| 词组 | count on |
| 释义 | Idiom count on someone or something Theme: RELIANCE to rely on someone or something.Can I count on you to be there at noon?I want to buy a car I can count on in winter weather. Idiom count oncount on (someone) to expect someone to help you when you need them.I'm counting on you to tell me everything they say. Usage notes: sometimes used to show that you expect a problem: You can always count on Michael to screw things up. Phr V count on counts, counting, counted count on/upon sb to have confidence in someone because you know that they will do what you wantYou can always count on Martin in a crisis. often + to do sthYou can usually count on Patrick to keep the conversation going. count on/upon sth to expect something to happen and make plans which depend on this thing happeningI was counting on that extra bit of income to pay for the course.I'm counting on getting away by 4:30.Sorry I'm late, I didn't count on being held up in the traffic ! 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 AmE2. 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 count (up)on (someone or something)1. To rely on someone or something. I can always count on my sister to cheer me up after a tough day. 2. To expect or anticipate something. I hope you weren't counting on a Christmas bonus because I don't think we're getting them this year. count (up)on someone or somethingto rely on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Can I count upon you to do the job? You can count on me. count on someone or somethingto rely on someone or something; to depend on someone or something. We can count on Bill to get the job done. Can I count on this car to start every morning of the year? count onAlso, count upon. Rely on, depend on, as in You can always count on Kent to be punctual, or Carol was counting upon getting a raise in spring. [First half of 1600s] count onv. 1. To rely or depend on someone or something: I was counting on getting a raise when I made the decision to purchase a house. 2. To be confident of something; anticipate something: We are counting on a great vacation this summer. |
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