1 dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adjective Learner's definition of DEPENDENT
[more dependent; most dependent]
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: decided or controlled by something else由…而定的;取決於…的—
+ on or upon -
The stamp's value is dependent on how rare it is.郵票的價值取決於其稀少的程度。
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She believes that success is dependent upon hard work.她相信成功來自努力。
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Whether or not we go is entirely dependent on the weather.我們去不去完全取決於天氣。
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: needing someone or something else for support, help, etc.依靠的;依賴的 -
soldiers with dependent children [=soldiers who have children whose food, clothing, etc., they are responsible for providing]要供養子女的士兵們
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usually + on or upon -
The region's economy is heavily/highly/largely dependent on tourism.這個地區的經濟在很大程度上依賴於旅遊業。
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They're entirely dependent on her income to pay the bills.他們完全依靠她的收入來支付賬單。
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He remained financially dependent on his parents even as an adult.他甚至在成年後,仍然在經濟上依賴父母。
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children who are emotionally dependent on their mothers感情上依賴媽媽的孩子們
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The theater is dependent upon the generosity of its patrons to pay for basic operating expenses.這個劇院是依靠顧客的慷慨資助維持基本營運的。
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: addicted to alcohol or a drug(對酒精或毒品)依賴的,上瘾的 2 dependent noun
also British dependant /dɪˈpɛndənt/ plural dependents
also British dependant /dɪˈpɛndənt/ plural dependents
Learner's definition of DEPENDENT
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: a person (such as a child) whose food, clothing, etc., you are responsible for providing受供養者;受撫養者 -
The insurance provides coverage for workers and their dependents.這個保險的覆蓋範圍包括工人及其家屬。
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a person's spouse and dependents某人的配偶及家屬
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Do you have any dependents?你有需要供養的家屬嗎?