albeit 是连词
despite 是介词
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。
而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 was obviously distressed despite being unconscious...
虽然他自己未发觉,但他显然很忧心。