单词	independences
释义	dependence noun de·​pen·​dence di-ˈpen-dən(t)s  variants or less commonly dependance 1 : the quality or state of being dependent especially : the quality or state of being influenced or determined by or subject to another 2 : reliance, trust 3 : one that is relied on 4 a : drug addiction developed a dependence on painkillers b : habituation sense 2b Synonyms dependency reliance See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The company was hurt by its dependence on government loans. Our dependence upon foreign oil makes our economy vulnerable. a harmful dependence on foreign oil Recent Examples on the Web Apple has attempted to reduce its dependence on China in recent years by moving more factories and suppliers to places like India. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 But oil revenues are still expected to decline over time as individual countries reduce their dependence on Russian energy. New York Times, 27 May 2022 The city is acting to ensure water deliveries and reduce dependence on the Colorado, officials said. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 Second, Europe must reduce its dependence on Russian gas, striking new deals with different suppliers and stepping up its renewable rollout. WIRED, 20 Aug. 2022 China’s main goal is to reduce its dependence on other countries for chips, especially as U.S.-China tensions rise. Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 24 July 2022 The tens of billions in subsidies to build chip plants on U.S. soil is unlikely to reduce its dependence on Asia, especially in the short-run, let alone transform it into a semiconductor manufacturing powerhouse. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 24 July 2022 President Joe Biden is pouring billions into building an EV supply chain in the US to reduce dependence on China as geopolitical tensions between the two countries rise. Keith Naughton, Bloomberg.com, 21 July 2022 Eager to wean itself from Russian dependence, the European Union in May quadrupled its 2030 goal for green hydrogen usage to 20 million tonnes a year—half to be produced in Europe. Ian Mount, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dependence linear dependence self-dependence linear dependence self-dependence Kids Definition dependence noun de·​pen·​dence di-ˈpen-dəns  1 : a condition of being influenced and caused by something else 2 : a state of having to rely on someone or something dependence on charity 3 : trust entry 2 sense 1, reliance 4 : addiction to drugs or alcohol Medical Definition dependence noun de·​pen·​dence di-ˈpen-dən(t)s  1 : the quality or state of being dependent upon or unduly subject to the influence of another 2 a : drug addiction b : habituation sense 2b independences noun plural of independence as in freedoms the state of being free from the control or power of another college freshmen often revel in their newfound independence Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance freedoms autonomies independencies sovereignties liberties emancipations liberations sovranties manumissions enfranchisements releases Antonyms & Near Antonyms dependences dependances subjections unfreedoms subjugations enslavements captivities imprisonments incarcerations heteronomies enchainments internments immurements See More
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