| 单词 | dependence |
| 释义 | dependence dependence (US ALSO dependance) /dɪˈpen.dəns/ noun [S or U] (ALSO dependency) ► C2 the situation in which you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to continue existing or operating: » The company needs to reduce its dependence on just one particular product.» Drug dependence led to her early death.» She has developed a deep dependence on him (= she needs him emotionally).Thesaurus+: ↑Addiction , ↑Drug addictionThesaurus+: ↑Essential or necessaryWord Builder:–Nouns: dependence, independence, dependency, dependant–Adjectives: dependable, dependent, independent–Verbs: depend–Adverbs: independently, dependably • • • Extra Examples:» The region's complete dependence on tourism is rather worrying.» All her life she had a childlike dependence on the people around her.» Gradually her dependence on alcohol became obvious to everyone.» After living alone for so long, she found the baby's dependence on her quite difficult to cope with.» He had to learn that dependence on others is not a sign of weakness. |
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