此为“介词 + 动名词的被动结构”。

又如：

Despite being drunk, he can ride the bike. 他喝醉了，但却仍然骑自行车。

Despite being heckled by the crowd, the leader bore himself with dignity. 尽管被众人质问，但是这位领导人仍然表现出神气十足的样子。

He slipped away without being noticed. 他神不知鬼不觉地溜走了。

The event is worthy of being remembered. 那事件是值得记忆的。

Our staff complain of being underpaid and overwork. 我们的职员抱怨挣的少，干的多。