dắt dây

Thân thiện

Một sai lầm nhỏ trong khâu thiết kế có thể dắt dây hàng loạt lỗi kỹ thuật về sau.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To lead to / to cause a chain reaction: The primary meaning of "dắt dây" is to describe an initial action or event that directly causes a series of subsequent, often related, events or problems. It implies a domino effect or a chain reaction where one thing pulls others along with it.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Vấn đề này dắt dây kéo theo hàng loạt vấn đề khác. (This issue will lead to a series of other problems.)
  • Một lời nói thiếu suy nghĩ có thể dắt dây đến nhiều hiểu lầm. (A thoughtless remark can lead to many misunderstandings.)
  • Sự sụp đổ của ngân hàng đó đã dắt dây một cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính. (The collapse of that bank triggered a financial crisis.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in analytical or descriptive contexts about cause and effect, especially concerning negative or problematic sequences. It emphasizes the interconnectedness and sequential nature of the consequences.

Variants and Related Words

• Kéo theo (v): to drag along, to bring in its wake. Often used in tandem with "dắt dây" for emphasis.
  • Lạm phát cao kéo theo chi phí sinh hoạt tăng. (High inflation brings increased living costs in its wake.)

Synonyms

• Trigger: to cause an event or situation to happen.
• Set off: to start a process or series of events.
• Precipitate: to cause an event to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.
• Entail: to involve something as a necessary part or consequence.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Dắt dây kéo theo: This is a common reinforcing phrase where "dắt dây" is paired with "kéo theo" (to pull along), strengthening the meaning of causing a chain reaction.
  • Một quyết định sai lầm dắt dây kéo theo thất bại. (A wrong decision triggers a chain of failures.)

Học thuật

1. Lead tọ
   • Vấn đề này dắt dây kéo theo hàng loạt vấn đề khác
     This question will lead to series of others