even if和 even though引导让步状语从句。

　　“让步”指的是尽管这样的意思。

　　Even though Derek is poor, Sally loves him very much.

　　(Derek is poor, but Sally still loves him.)

　　就算德里克很穷，莎丽还是爱他。

　　●假设性=就算，即使

　　Even if Derek is poor, Sally loves him very much.

　　(Derek may be poor, but Sally loves him.)

　　尽管德里克很穷，莎丽也爱他。

　　●真实性=尽管，虽然

　　如：

　　1.(Even though)the salary (工资) was very high, Remy didn’t accept the job.

　　就算薪水很高，里米也不接受这份工作。

　　2. It’s just cold. (even if)you put on two or three sweaters, you’ll still feel cold.

　　天气很冷。即使你穿上两件或三件毛衣，你还是会觉得冷。

　　3.(Even though)Donald left school at 16, he still became a successful businessman.

　　即使唐纳德16岁就辍学了，但他仍然是一个成功的商人。

　　4.(Even if)you take a taxi, you’ll still miss your train.

　　虽然你坐出租车，你还是会误了火车。