1. even if
【用法】even if意为“即使，纵然，虽然”，引导让步状语从句。如：
Even if you take a taxi, you’ll still miss your train.
I’ll get there, even if I have to walk.
【考例1】 He is so busy. He cannot afford enough time with his son _____ he wants to. (四川2013)
A. even if B. as if
C. because D. before
【点拨】选A。由He is so busy可知，他不能腾出足够的时间陪儿子，虽然（even if）他很想。
【考例2】
