`->` Despite + N/Ving = In spite of + N/Ving = Although + S + V = Though + S + V: mặc dù
1. Despite being hungry, she didn't eat much.
2. Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in reparing this machine.
3. Despite the difficult test, we did it well.
4. Despite his strength, I'm not afraid of him.
5. Despite the bad weather, the plane took off.
6. Despite his good English, he wasn't chosen.