English Collocations and Phrases - Table 1-D (Bảng 1-D)

A set of vocabulary flashcards featuring English collocations and phrases starting with the letter D, accompanied by English definitions and their corresponding Vietnamese translations from the study notes.

A dead-end job

A job with no prospects of promotion or advancement (Vietnamese: Công việc không có triển vọng phát triển).

A dull ache

A continuous, mild pain that is not sharp (Vietnamese: Cơn đau âm ỉ).

Dare to do sth

To have the courage or bravery to do something (Vietnamese: Dám làm gì).

Date back to sth

To have existed since a particular time in the past; originate from (Vietnamese: Có từ thời, bắt nguồn từ).

Deal a heavy blow to

To cause severe harm, damage, or impact to someone or something (Vietnamese: Giáng một đòn).

Deal with sth

To take action to handle, manage, or resolve a problem or situation (Vietnamese: Xử lý).

Debate about/on sth

To discuss or argue formally about a particular issue or topic (Vietnamese: Tranh luận về vấn đề gì).

Decide against doing sth

To choose not to do something after consideration (Vietnamese: Quyết định không làm gì).

Decide for oneself

To make one's own decision independently (Vietnamese: Tự quyết định).

Decide to do sth/ on st

To choose to do an action or make a final choice regarding something (Vietnamese: Quyết định làm gì).

Declare sth to sb

To formally announce or state information to someone (Vietnamese: Tuyên bố, thông báo điều gì với ai).

Decline / Decrease in sth

A reduction or downward trend in quantity, quality, or importance of something (Vietnamese: Sự giảm sút về điều gì).

Decline to do sth

To formally or politely refuse to do something (Vietnamese: Từ chối làm gì).

Dedicate oneself to sth/doing sth

To devote one's energy, time, and effort entirely to a cause or activity (Vietnamese: Cống hiến bản thân cho).

Deep-rooted problem

A problem that has existed for a long time and is difficult to eradicate or resolve (Vietnamese: Vấn đề ăn sâu, khó giải quyết).

Deeply committed to sth

Strongly loyal and dedicated to a belief, responsibility, or goal (Vietnamese: Cam kết sâu sắc với điều gì).

Deeply concerned about

Extremely worried or anxious about a situation or issue (Vietnamese: Cực kỳ lo lắng về điều gì).

Deliberate attempt to do

A conscious, planned, and intentional effort to do something (Vietnamese: Nỗ lực có chủ ý).

Demand that sb (should) do sth

To forcefully request or insist that someone take a specific action (Vietnamese: Yêu cầu ai làm gì).

Depend largely/ heavily/primarily on/upon sth

To rely mostly or to a significant degree on something (Vietnamese: Phụ thuộc nhiều vào).