rely
[rɪ'laɪ] verb
Phrasal Verbs rely on sb/sth
ESSENTIAL
■to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed 依赖；依靠；依仗•[+ -ing verb] The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort.这个专案计划的成功要靠每个人的努力。 •I rely on you for good advice.我得靠你给我提出好的建议。 •[+ to infinitive] I'm relying on the garage to fix the car by tomorrow.我就指望修车厂能在明天之前修好我的车了。 ■to trust someone or something or to expect them to behave in a particular way 信赖；信任；指望•British weather can never be relied on - it's always changing.英国的天气向来靠不住——它总是变幻无常。 •[+ -ing verb] Don't rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone).不要指望能在这里找到我——你回来时我可能已经走了。 |