dependence
(US also dependance) [dɪ'pen.dənts] (also dependency)
noun [S or U]
IMPROVER
■when you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to continue existing or operating 依赖，依靠•The company needs to reduce its dependence on just one particular product.詃公司需要减少只对一种特定产品的依赖。 •Drug dependence led to her early death.药物依赖导致她过早死亡。 •She has developed a deep dependence on him (= she needs him emotionally).她对他产生了深深的依赖。 |