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单词 depend
释义 depend
depend /dɪˈpend/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for depend
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B1 to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing:
» Whether or not we go to Spain for our holiday depends on the cost.» [+ question word] I might go to the cinema tomorrow - it depends what time I get home from work.Thesaurus+: ↑Being based on or depending on something
it (all) depends B1 INFORMAL
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F0 it is not decided yet:
» "Are you going to Emma's party?" "I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend."Thesaurus+: ↑Being based on or depending on somethingWord Builder:Nouns: dependence, independence, dependency, dependantAdjectives: dependable, dependent, independentVerbs: dependAdverbs: independently, dependably
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Extra Examples:» How long the journey takes will depend on how long it takes to get through the traffic.» "Would you get ever involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation."» "Can you lift this case?" "It depends how heavy it is."» I might come - it depends. I'll have to find out what Andrew wants to do.» Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company.Common mistake: depend! Remember: the most usual preposition to use after depend is on.! Don't say 'depend from/of/at something', say depend on something: The journey takes half an hour, but it depends from the traffic.
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