depend on/upon someone/something
phrasal verb with depend verb [ I ] uk/dɪˈpend/ us/dɪˈpend/
(TRUST)
B2 信任…，相信…
to trust someone or something and know that that person or thing will help you or do what you want or expect him, her, or it to do
You can always depend on Michael in a crisis. 危机时刻你总是可以相信迈克尔。
[ + to infinitive ] I'm depending on you to keep your promise. 我相信你会信守诺言的。
[ + -ing verb ] You can't always depend on flights arriving on time. 不要以为飞机总能准时到达。
humorous You can depend on Jana to be late (= she is always late). 简娜总是迟到。
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- 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.
(SUPPORT)
B2 需要；依赖，依靠
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. 慈善机构依靠民众支持他们的活动。
The country depends heavily on foreign aid. 该国严重依赖外援。
Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness. 伊莱恩完全依靠鲍勃来求得自己的幸福。
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- 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.