单词 | depend |
释义 | depend depend /dɪˈpend/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for depend 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 somethingit (all) depends B1 INFORMALF0 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, dependant–Adjectives: dependable, dependent, independent–Verbs: depend–Adverbs: independently, dependably• • • 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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