Definition of let down

let downphrasal verb

thả xuống

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The phrase "let down" in English has its origins in the Middle English dialect of the 14th century. It stems from the preposition " Islands," which meant "outside" or "away from," and the Old Norse verb "leta," which signified "to allow" or "to survive." When the two words were combined, the result was "latan," which meant "to allow to fall outside or away." Over time, this phrase evolved into "letdown" in Modern English. In the mid-19th century, the term "let down" began to be used figuratively to describe disappointing or disillusioning situations. As of today, it is commonly employed to convey the sensation of being disheartened or dissatisfied as the result of an expectation being unfulfilled.

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to let or make something go down

để cho hoặc làm cho cái gì đó đi xuống

Example:
  • We let the bucket down by a rope.

    Chúng tôi thả xô xuống bằng một sợi dây.

to make a dress, skirt, coat, etc. longer, by reducing the amount of material that is folded over at the bottom

làm cho váy, váy ngắn, áo khoác, v.v. dài hơn bằng cách giảm lượng vật liệu được gấp ở phía dưới

Example:
  • This skirt needs letting down.

    Chiếc váy này cần được hạ xuống.

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to allow the air to escape from something deliberately

để cho không khí thoát ra khỏi một cái gì đó một cách có chủ đích

Example:
  • Some kids had let my tyres down.

    Một số đứa trẻ đã làm thủng lốp xe của tôi.

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