| 释义 |
depend on or depend upon something formal [transitive] -
1 [never progressive] [depend on something] if one thing depends on another, it is changed or affected by the other thing 取决于；决定于 Their future depends on how well they do in these exams. 他们的未来取决于他们在这些考试中取得的分数。 depend entirely/solely on something : How much money you get depends entirely on your individual circumstances. 你能得到多少钱完全取决于你个人的情况。 depend largely (=mainly) on something : What the products will look like will depend largely on what customers want. 这些产品将来的外形主要取决于顾客的需要。 Synonyms and related words To depend on or trust someone or something: depend on, rely on, trust... -
2 [depend on someone/something] to need someone or something in order to survive or be successful 依靠；依赖 The project's success depends on the support of everyone concerned. 这个项目的成功依赖于每位相关人士的支持。 depend on someone for something : The young birds depend on their parents for food for several weeks. 这些小鸟靠它们的父母提供好几个星期的食物。 depend on someone to do something : The animals all depend on Mr Jackson to feed them. 这些动物都靠杰克逊先生来喂养。 Synonyms and related words To need something: need, require, cry out for... -
3 [depend on someone] if you can depend on someone to do something, you are sure that they will do it 信任；信赖 I wasn't worried. I knew I could depend on you. 我不担心：我知道我可以信任你。 Synonyms and related words To be certain: be clear that, know, believe in... -
4 as if your life depends on it with as much effort as possible 尽最大努力 She began to sing as if her life depended on it. Synonyms and related words Words used to describe effort: concerted, painstaking, all-out... -
5 depending on according to 根据 Prices vary depending on the area you choose. 价格根据你选择的地区而有所不同。 Synonyms and related words According to something: according to, under, by... See also main entry: depend |