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单词 depend
释义 depend
[dɪ'pend] verb intransitive
 ESSENTIAL 
■to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing 由…决定,取决于
Whether or not we go to Spain for our holiday depends on the cost.我们去不去西班牙渡假取决于需要花上多少钱。
[+ question word] I might go to the cinema tomorrow - it depends wh at time I get home from work.明天我可能去看电影——这取决于下班回到家里的时间。
it (all) depends informal
■it is not decided yet 看情况再决定,看情况再说
"Are you going to Emma's party?" "I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend."“你去参加爱玛的晚会吗?”“说不定,看情况再说吧—那个周末我们可能要外出。”
[dɪ'pend] verb intransitive
  Phrasal Verbs   depend on/upon sb/sth
TRUST
 IMPROVER 
■to trust someone or something and know that they will help you or do what you want or expect them to do 信任,相信
You can always depend on Michael in a crisis.遇到危机的时候你总是可以相信麦克。
[+ to infinitive] I'm depending on you to keep your promise.我相信你会信守诺言的。
[+ -ing verb] You can't always depend on the trains arriving on time.不要以为火车总能准时到达。
humorous You can depend on Jane to be late (= she is always late).简总是迟到。
SUPPORT
 IMPROVER 
■to need something, or need the help and support of someone or something, in order to live or continue as before 需要;依赖,依靠
Charities depend on people supporting their activities.慈善机构的慈善活动要依靠民众的支持。
The country depends heavily on foreign aid.该国对外援的依赖非常严重。
Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.伊莱恩完全依靠鲍勃来求谋自己的幸福。
(you can) depend on/upon it
■you can be certain (你)可以肯定
You haven't heard the last of this, depend upon it.你还不知道此事的最新消息,这一点是可以肯定。
[dɪ'pend] verb intransitive
  Common Learner Errors   dependRemember: the most usual preposition to use after depend is on.Don't say 'depend from/of/at something', say depend on something :
The journey takes half an hour, but it depends from the traffic.
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