| 释义 |
re·ly /rɪˈlaɪ/
vi.
1. 依靠，依赖，依仗，仰仗 (on, upon)
rely heavily on sb. for assistance 在很大程度上依靠某人援助
He was relying upon a broken reed. 他依靠着一个靠不住的人。
The people on the island rely on a spring for their water. 岛上的人用水全靠一眼泉。
Can we rely on the weather? 天气靠得住吗?
2. 信赖，相信；指望 (on,upon)
One can always rely on him to be polite and do the right thing. 人们可以绝对相信他会彬彬有礼，行事得体。
Rely on your assistant to do his job, but don't depend on him for everything. 要放心地让你的助手干工作，但不要事事都依赖他。
You may rely on it that I shall help you. (或 You may rely on me to help you.) 你可指望我的帮助。
I rely on its being done today. 我指望这件事今日做成。
[< OFr relier to fasten together, repair < L religāre to tie back < RE- + ligāre to tie] |