Finally, somebody is going to have to say this is the right thing to do, totake a stand.
Many politicians fail to take a stand on equal rights for women.The treasurer was forced to take a stand against the board bec.its wasteful spending.
The treasurer took a stand, and others agreed.
 

2 As tears welled up in her big brown eyes, she began explaining her dilemma.
dilemma [di'leme] n. a position or situation giving two choices, neither pleasant
e.g. His dilemma was whether to leave the party early so as to get a lift in his
friend's car, or to stay and walk eight kilometres home困境，进退两难对

even though用法
even though(=even if)从属连词，意为:“ 即使，即令........”引导让步状语从句。even if的从句中含有强烈的假定性，even though则多以从句之内容为前提。

e.g. Even ifI have to sell my house, I'll keep my business.
即使我卖掉房子，我还是要继续我的事业。
Even if he had the money, he wouldn't buy it.他即使有钱也不会买它。
He's the best teacher even though he has the least experience.他尽管经验
最少，但教得最好。
Even though I didn't know anybody at the party, 1 had a nice time.尽管这次
聚会_上我谁也不认识，我也玩得挺痛快。
Even if/Even though I have to walk all the way, I'll go there.即使我得一-路走
着去，我也要走到那里。
She won't leave the TV set even though/even if supper 's on the table.即使
晚饭已摆在桌上，她也不愿意离开电视机。

2 As tears welled up in her big brown eyes, she began explaining her dilemma.
dilemma [di'leme] n. a position or situation giving two choices, neither pleasant
e.g. His dilemma was whether to leave the party early so as to get a lift in his
friend's car, or to stay and walk eight kilometres home困境，进退两难对

even though用法
even though(=even if)从属连词，意为:“ 即使，即令........”引导让步状语从句。even if的从句中含有强烈的假定性，even though则多以从句之内容为前提。

e.g. Even ifI have to sell my house, I'll keep my business.
即使我卖掉房子，我还是要继续我的事业。
Even if he had the money, he wouldn't buy it.他即使有钱也不会买它。
He's the best teacher even though he has the least experience.他尽管经验
最少，但教得最好。
Even though I didn't know anybody at the party, 1 had a nice time.尽管这次
聚会_上我谁也不认识，我也玩得挺痛快。
Even if/Even though I have to walk all the way, I'll go there.即使我得一-路走
着去，我也要走到那里。
She won't leave the TV set even though/even if supper 's on the table.即使
晚饭已摆在桌上，她也不愿意离开电视机。

even though 即使**也**

choke back = control

hang out with 

even though = regardless 即使， 引导让步状语从句。even if的从句中含有强烈的假定性，even though则更多以从句之内容为前提。