notwithstanding       
preposition, adverb  formal uk/ˌnɒt.wɪðˈstæn.dɪŋ/ us/ˌnɑːt.wɪðˈstæn.dɪŋ/
C1 尽管
despite the fact or thing mentioned
  Notwithstanding some members' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan. 尽管遭到一些成员的反对,我还是认为我们应该实施该计划。 
 Injuries notwithstanding, the team won the semifinal. 尽管队员有伤病,球队还是在半决赛中获胜。