词组 | count upon |
释义 | count upon ! Count upon is more formal than count on, and is used mostly in writing. 1. count on/upon sth to expect something to happen and include it in your plans: ▪ In Spain you can count on sunny, cloudless skies and a warm sea. ▪ Waiters count on tips to supplement their wages. don't count on it! ▪ "Maybe soon I'll have a grandchild." "Don't count on it, Mom," Roz winked. "I'm not the marrying kind." I wouldn't count on it ▪ "Perhaps she'll change her mind and give me a second chance." "I wouldn't count on it if I were you." ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑rely on, ↑figure on AmE 2. can count on/upon sb if you can count on someone, you know that they will help you or do what you want: ▪ George's mum is great - you can always count on her if you have any problems. ▪ You can count on me. I won't let you down. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑depend on, ↑rely on |
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