英语词组depend on是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Phr V

depend on

depends, depending, depended

depend on/upon sth/sb

to need the help or support of something or someone in order to survive or continue as before

The city's economy depends largely on the car industry.

sometimes + to do sth

People depend on their lungs to breathe.

sometimes + for

She depended on her family for support during the trial.

(never in continuous tenses) if something depends on a particular situation, condition, or person, it is influenced by them or cannot change without themoften + question word

The cost of your flight depends on what time of year you go.I might go this evening - it depends on whether I can leave work early.A house in this area will cost between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on its size and condition.

depend on/upon sb/sth

to trust someone or something and know that they will help you or do what you want or expect them to do

It's so hard to find a reliable hairdresser who you can depend on.

sometimes + to do sth

I don't feel I can depend on him to do anything.

depend (up)on (someone or something)

1. To rely on someone or something. You can depend on Tom, so if he said he'd be here at 11:30, then he'll be here at 11:30. I still haven't found a job, so, yes, I depend upon my parents for money.

2. To be dictated by certain conditions. Where we hold the wedding ceremony depends entirely on the weather—if it's rainy, then we'll have it indoors.

3. To be addicted to something. I have a harder time falling asleep these days, but at least I don't depend on sleeping pills anymore.

depend (up)on someone or something

to rely upon someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Can I depend on you to do this right? You can depend upon me for help.

depend on

or depend upon

1. To be contingent upon something or someone for an outcome: Whether or not we go on the picnic depends on the weather.

2. To rely on something or someone, especially for support or maintenance: Children depend on adults for food and shelter.

3. To place trust or confidence in someone or something: You can depend upon my honesty.

4. To have a chronic or compulsive need for something; be addicted to something: As time went by, he began to depend on painkillers to get him through the day.

词组	depend on
释义	Phr V depend on depends, depending, depended depend on/upon sth/sb to need the help or support of something or someone in order to survive or continue as before The city's economy depends largely on the car industry. sometimes + to do sth People depend on their lungs to breathe. sometimes + for She depended on her family for support during the trial. (never in continuous tenses) if something depends on a particular situation, condition, or person, it is influenced by them or cannot change without themoften + question word The cost of your flight depends on what time of year you go.I might go this evening - it depends on whether I can leave work early.A house in this area will cost between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on its size and condition. depend on/upon sb/sth to trust someone or something and know that they will help you or do what you want or expect them to do It's so hard to find a reliable hairdresser who you can depend on. sometimes + to do sth I don't feel I can depend on him to do anything. phrasedepend on ! Depend upon is more formal than depend on and is mostly used in writing.1. depend on/upon sth/sb not passive to need something or someone's help in order to do something or in order to be successful: I bought a car so I didn't have to depend on public transport all the time. Until now the country has depended almost entirely on its oil revenue.+ for Most of these birds depend upon insects for food.+ to do sth I'm depending on you to get this finished by tomorrow.■ SIMILAR TO: rely on2. depend on/upon sth/sb not passive to be influenced or changed according to particular conditions: Completing the building work in time will really depend on the weather. The park closes between 5 and 7 pm, depending on the time of year.+ what/whether/how etc The success of any economy depends on how it is managed by the government.it depends on sth I'm not sure what time we'll arrive. It depends on the traffic.3. can depend on sb/sth if you can depend on someone or something, you can trust them and feel confident that they will help you or do what you want: You can depend on Jane - she's always ready to help.sth you can depend on If you live in the country, you need to have a car you can depend on.■ SIMILAR TO: rely on, trust depend (up)on (someone or something) 1. To rely on someone or something. You can depend on Tom, so if he said he'd be here at 11:30, then he'll be here at 11:30. I still haven't found a job, so, yes, I depend upon my parents for money. 2. To be dictated by certain conditions. Where we hold the wedding ceremony depends entirely on the weather—if it's rainy, then we'll have it indoors. 3. To be addicted to something. I have a harder time falling asleep these days, but at least I don't depend on sleeping pills anymore. depend (up)on someone or something to rely upon someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Can I depend on you to do this right? You can depend upon me for help. depend on or depend upon v. 1. To be contingent upon something or someone for an outcome: Whether or not we go on the picnic depends on the weather. 2. To rely on something or someone, especially for support or maintenance: Children depend on adults for food and shelter. 3. To place trust or confidence in someone or something: You can depend upon my honesty. 4. To have a chronic or compulsive need for something; be addicted to something: As time went by, he began to depend on painkillers to get him through the day.
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