$1$. Despite the rain, the children went out to play
$-$ Despite the fact that it was raining, the children went out to play
`->`Despite + N/N phrase/V-ing
`->`Despite the fact that + S + V
`->`Despite: bất chấp
$2$. As long as she finishes her homework, she will go somewhere
`->`As long as: Miễn là
`->`As long as + S + V