单选题 ______ the candidate had more votes, he lost the overall election.
A. Even
B. However
C. Even though
D. Despite

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】在这个复合句中，需要用从属连词even though(尽管)来引导从句部分。选项(A)even和选项(D)despite不是连词，不能引导句子。选项(B)however只能引导单独的句子，不能引导从句。