Definition

1. Prepositional phrase:
   • In accordance with / According to: Used to indicate that an action or decision is made in compliance with a specific request, wish, or suggestion from someone else. It implies a formal or respectful consideration of that input.
   • In deference to: Used to show that something is done out of respect for someone's wishes or demands.

Usage Examples

• Prepositional phrase:
  • Thể theo nguyện vọng của nhân dân, chính phủ đã thông qua đạo luật mới. (In accordance with the people's wishes, the government passed the new law.)
  • Thể theo lời yêu cầu của bạn, chúng tôi đã thay đổi kế hoạch. (According to your request, we have changed the plan.)
  • Cuộc họp bị hủy thể theo đề nghị của chủ tịch. (The meeting was canceled in deference to the chairman's suggestion.)

Advanced Usage

• This phrase is typically used in formal, official, or written contexts such as legal documents, announcements, or formal correspondence to state the basis for a decision.
• It often precedes a noun phrase describing the source of the suggestion (e.g., - wish, - request, - proposal).

Variants and Related Words

• Theo (preposition): A more general and common word meaning "according to" or "following." Thể theo is a more formal and specific variant.

  • Theo luật định (According to the law)

• Căn cứ theo (prepositional phrase): Based on, in accordance with (often used in legal/regulatory contexts).

  • Căn cứ theo hiến pháp (Based on the constitution)

Synonyms

• In compliance with: Conforming to a rule or wish.
• Pursuant to: Following or according to (formal, often legal).
• In line with: In accordance with.

Related Phrases

• Thể theo ý kiến đóng góp: In light of the contributed opinions.
  • Thể theo ý kiến đóng góp, bản thiết kế được chỉnh sửa. (In light of the contributed opinions, the design was revised.)

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