figurative. to lie in (a person): to rest or centre in him; to depend upon him, be in his power (to do). Now chiefly in as far as in (me,etc.) lies…
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| 释义 | society > authority > subjection > be under authority [verb (intransitive)] > be dependent (5) to lie in one's powerc1374 figurative. to lie in (a person): to rest or centre in him; to depend upon him, be in his power (to do). Now chiefly in as far as in (me,etc.) lies… depend1548 To rest entirely on, upon (†of) for maintenance, support, supply, or what is needed; to have to rely upon; to be a burden upon, to be sustained by… to hang on, upon, of (a person's) sleeve1548 In figurative or allusive phrases. to hang on, upon, of (a person's) sleeve, to depend or rely upon for support or assistance. Obsolete. to lie in (or on) one's handsa1593 figurative. to lie in (a person): to rest or centre in him; to depend upon him, be in his power (to do). Now chiefly in as far as in (me,etc.) lies… to fall upon ——?1672 intransitive. To resort to or become dependent on (a system of relief or financial aid). Originally and chiefly in to fall on (also upon) the parish… |
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