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dependent

释义

dependent

adjective

UK /dɪˈpendənt/

1
if you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to live or succeed
a married couple with dependent children
dependent on/upon:
They hate being dependent on their parents.
Synonyms and related words
Not free or independent
dependent
subject to something
bound
2
if one thing is dependent on another, it is affected by the other thing and changes if the other thing changes
dependent on:
Your pay is dependent on your work experience.
Synonyms and related words
Limited and limiting
limited
restricted
restrictive

dependent

adjective

US /dɪˈpendənt/

1
if you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to live or succeed
a married couple with dependent children
dependent on/upon:
They hate being dependent on their parents.
Synonyms and related words
Not free or independent
dependent
subject to something
bound
2
if one thing is dependent on another, it is affected by the other thing and changes if the other thing changes
dependent on:
Your pay is dependent on your work experience.
Synonyms and related words
Limited and limiting
limited
limiting
restricted

dependent

noun countable

UK /dɪˈpendənt/

Word Forms

singular	dependent
plural	dependents

1
the American spelling of dependant
Synonyms and related words
General words for family members
a near relative/relation
be someone’s elder
black sheep

dependent

noun countable

US /dɪˈpendənt/

Word Forms

singular	dependent
plural	dependents

1
a child or other relative whom you give food, money, and a home to
He still has dependents from a previous marriage.
Synonyms and related words
General words for family members
be someone’s elder
black sheep
blood

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