albeit 是连词
连词是连接两个并列成分,比如连接两个句子,连接两个同性质的词语或短语.
例句:Charles's letter was indeed published, albeit in a somewhat abbreviated form.
尽管有所删节,查尔斯的信确实被刊登出来了.
notwithstanding 是介词
介词后面一般只跟名词,代词,或者相当于名词性质的动名词做宾语.
例句:He still went home, notwithstanding the midnight.
尽管已近午夜,他还是回家去了.