| 单词 | depend on/upon sb/sth |
| 释义 | depend on/upon sb/sth depend on/upon sb/sth (SUPPORT) — phrasal verb with depend /dɪˈpend/ verb [I] ► B2 to need something, or need the help and support of someone or something, in order to live or continue as before: » Charities depend on people supporting their activities.» The country depends heavily on foreign aid.» Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.Thesaurus+: ↑Being based on or depending on something• • • Extra Examples:» Most of the local population depend on fishing for their income.» Many species of tree depend on the wind for pollination.» A country's future prosperity depends, to an extent, upon the quality of education of its people.» A strong economy depends on a healthy manufacturing base.» In the past, navigation depended on a knowledge of the positions of the stars. depend on/upon sb/sth (TRUST) — phrasal verb with depend /dɪˈpend/ verb [I] ► B2 to trust someone or something and know that they will help you or do what you want or expect them to do: » You can always depend on Michael in a crisis.» [+ to infinitive] I'm depending on you to keep your promise.» [+ -ing verb] You can't always depend on the trains arriving on time.» HUMOROUS You can depend on Jane to be late (= she is always late).Thesaurus+: ↑Trusting and not trusting• • • Extra Examples:» In her last difficult years, she depended completely on her husband to look after her.» Surely a friend should be someone you can depend on in difficult times?» She was a fiercely independent lady who refused to depend on anyone.» I can't employ him in the shop if I can't depend on him to act responsibly.» You can depend on Jack - he's the most reliable man I know. |
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