动

1. (= 倚) lean
   ⇒ 梯子靠在墙上。 (Tīzi kào zài qiáng shang.) The ladder was leaning against the wall.
2. (= 近) keep to (pt, pp kept)
   ⇒ 请往这边靠一点。 (Qǐng wǎng zhèbiān kào yīdiǎn.) Could everyone keep this way please.
3. (= 依赖) rely on
   ⇒ 他靠自己的努力实现了梦想。 (Tā kào zìjǐ de nǔlì shíxiànle mèngxiǎng.) He achieved his dreams through hard work.
   ⇒ 不要指望别人,要靠自己。 (Bùyào zhǐwàng biérén, yào kào zìjǐ.) There's no use in looking to anyone else — you have to do it yourself.
4. (= 信赖) trust
   ⇒ 他的话靠不住。 (Tā de huà kàobuzhù.) You can't trust what he says.