dependent

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¹ dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adjective

¹ dependent

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

adjective

Learner's definition of DEPENDENT

[more dependent; most dependent]

: decided or controlled by something else由…而定的；取决于…的— + on or upon

: needing someone or something else for support, help, etc.依靠的；依赖的

soldiers with dependent children [=soldiers who have children whose food, clothing, etc., they are responsible for providing]要供养子女的士兵们

— usually + on or upon

The region's economy is heavily/highly/largely dependent on tourism.这个地区的经济在很大程度上依赖于旅游业。
They're entirely dependent on her income to pay the bills.他们完全依靠她的收入来支付账单。
He remained financially dependent on his parents even as an adult.他甚至在成年后，仍然在经济上依赖父母。
children who are emotionally dependent on their mothers感情上依赖妈妈的孩子们
The theater is dependent upon the generosity of its patrons to pay for basic operating expenses.这个剧院是依靠顾客的慷慨资助维持基本营运的。

: addicted to alcohol or a drug（对酒精或毒品）依赖的，上瘾的

² dependent noun

also British dependant /dɪˈpɛndənt/

plural dependents

² dependent

noun

also British dependant /dɪˈpɛndənt/

plural dependents

Learner's definition of DEPENDENT

[count]

: a person (such as a child) whose food, clothing, etc., you are responsible for providing受供养者；受抚养者

The insurance provides coverage for workers and their dependents.这个保险的覆盖范围包括工人及其家属。
a person's spouse and dependents某人的配偶及家属
Do you have any dependents?你有需要供养的家属吗？