Prepositions of Difference and Contrast

从, 来自

I received a letter from my cousin in Australia.

我收到了来自澳大利亚表兄的一封信。

不同的, 不相似的

之间, 中间

The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden.

猫在篱笆柱之间挤过去进入了花园。

与...相反, 不同于

They use organic ingredients as opposed to artificial ones.

他们使用有机成分，而不是人工成分。

与...相反, 与...形成对比

In contrast to her outgoing sister, he was more reserved and introverted.

与他外向的姐姐相反，他更加内敛和内向。

反对

I decided to go against the advice of my friend.

我决定违背我朋友的建议。

尽管, 虽然

The business thrived despite the economic downturn.

尽管经济衰退，企业依然蓬勃发展。

尽管如此, 然而

Notwithstanding, he finished the race in first place despite the injury.

尽管如此，尽管受伤，他还是以第一名的成绩完成了比赛。

尽管, 不顾

She loved him in spite of his flaws and mistakes.

她尽管他有缺点和错误，还是爱他。

面对, 在...面前

The rescue team pressed on in the face of fierce storms, determined to reach the stranded hikers.

救援队面对猛烈的风暴继续前进，决心要到达被困的徒步旅行者。

不管, 不考虑

I'll be there tomorrow regardless of the weather.

我明天会到那里，不管天气如何。