Definition of dependence in English:

dependence

noun dɪˈpɛnd(ə)nsdəˈpɛndəns

mass noun

1The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
依赖，依靠
Japan's dependence on imported oil
日本对进口石油的依赖。
Example sentencesExamples
- This dependence on imports has prodded the nation into tremendous achievements in improved efficiency.
- The cornea is reshaped to reduce the patient's dependence on glasses.
- But our dependence on motor vehicles powered by fossil fuels incurs an array of external costs to the environment and the public's health.
- Despite continued Chinese dependence on larger, extended families, the nuclear family is most pervasive in Macau.
- One fact unites all home schoolers: dependence on the efforts of mothers.
- The explorers' frequent journal references to their horses are testimony to their dependence on those tough, grass-fed animals.
- Because of our great dependence on science, we assume that humanity should have the means to deal with any catastrophe.
- His dependence on a more capable partner may have prevented him from gaining a deep understanding of how to solve both problems.
- As a democrat he argued that democracy and dependence on the military and the police are incompatible, a stand still significant today.
- The money is divided among tobacco producing counties in Kentucky based on their economic dependence on the crop.
- Her mental condition slowly deteriorates with her growing dependence on a fantasy she is unable to control.
- During his presidency education expanded and the government made efforts to diversify the economy to release Zambia from its dependence on copper.
- Implemented citywide, it could reduce by half this arid city's expensive dependence on imported water.
- Direct state funding of aid agencies to undertake such activities is a growing trend, as is overall dependence on government coffers.
- Is corn ethanol the way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil?
- The importance of sea control has increased with the world's growing dependence on international trade and ocean resources.
- Garages at the rear of homes free the front of the property for human interaction and decrease dependence on the automobile.
- The writers were sometimes aware of other romances on the subject and often indicate their dependence on Chretien or other sources.
- The changed orientation of government was exemplified in the monarchy's new dependence on parliamentary taxes rather than feudal dues.
- But James aimed to free the crown from any dependence on its subjects.
Synonyms
helplessness, weakness, defencelessness, vulnerability
subservience, subordination
1. 1.1 Reliance on someone or something for financial support.
  （经济上对他人的）依赖
  the dependence of our medical schools on grant funds
  我们的医学院对（政府）补贴资金的依赖。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Instead, they want to reduce dependence on debt during uncertain times.
  As a policy for financial independence of women, it creates financial dependence.
  He adds that, towards the end of last year, the company became cashflow - positive, reducing its dependence on external funding.
  What she chooses is true love and financial dependence - outside marriage.
  Paternalism fosters passivity and dependence, saps self confidence, and undermines people's ability to cope.
  In the United Kingdom they face the effects of poverty, dependence, and lack of cohesive social support.
  Of great relevance to the story is the financial dependence of the university.
  Choices made within these relationships, he argued, may give rise to the financial dependence of one partner on the other.
  Their community has a strength, built upon trust and mutual dependence.
  The deeper challenge is how to provide support in ways that challenge dependence.
  The aim of the Brothers of Charity is to support each participant in a successful transition from dependence to independence.
  Thirdly, placements in supported housing at varying levels of dependence have increased enormously.
  The predominance of wives among petitioners is due to their greater financial dependence.
  Essentially, it is designed to provide protection where there is a financial dependence.
  Self help support programmes provide temporary help and not life long dependence.
  On the other hand, he had to take into account the country's strong economic dependence on Russia.
  The disease frequently results in increasing dependence upon others for both social and practical support.
  His big moment is when he lashes out at Joe in frustration because of his lost arm and his dependence on his brother's charity.
  As with the Chinese, the Japanese family also plays a key role in maintaining social stability, dependence, and mutual support.
  The dependence of the US on financial inflows from the rest of the world is starting to cause concern in some financial circles.
  Synonyms
  reliance on, need for, seeking support from, leaning on, clinging to
  trust in, faith in, confidence in, belief in
2. 1.2 Addiction to drink or drugs.
  酒瘾；毒瘾
  alcohol dependence
  酒瘾。
  Example sentencesExamples
  While it does not produce a physical addiction, psychological dependence is quite common.
  Doctors are very cautious about prescribing sleeping pills to patients, since they often lead to serious drug dependence.
  Tricyclic antidepressants don't cause dependence or addiction, but they can make you drowsy.
  Patients with a past or present history of addiction or dependence on opioids account for the majority of these reports.
  This increases both health risks and the likelihood of dependence or addiction.
  With proper and timely treatment the victim of alcohol dependence can beat his addiction and lead a useful, productive life.
  No other sociodemographic variables were significantly associated with recent drug dependence.
  The popular view is that cannabis is not a drug of dependence because it does not have a clearly defined withdrawal syndrome.
  It is believed that prevention will help to deter drug abuse or the intensification of dependence.
  Treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence may include outpatient detoxification.
  The law allowed for the suspension of penalties if the offender agreed to enter a treatment program for drug dependence.
  Lifetime risks and correlates for both alcohol and drug abuse and dependence were estimated.
  The self-medication hypothesis of addictive disorders: focus on heroin and cocaine dependence.
  Future research might focus on how to improve procedures assessing drug use and dependence in offenders.
  Nicotine is the substance in tobacco that is capable of causing addiction or dependence.
  They said this may boost the effects of physiological processes which lead to dependence and addiction.
  It is a cure with permanent remission from the symptoms of drug dependence.
  Similarly, substance abuse counseling will refer to the treatment of drug abuse and dependence.
  Injections are also being developed to help tackle other serious addictions, including drugs dependence.
  Methadone is also used to help some people control their dependence on heroin or other narcotics.
  Synonyms
  addiction, dependency, over-reliance, reliance
  craving, compulsion, fixation, obsession
  abuse
  US informal jones

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'hanging down or something that hangs down'): from Old French dependance, from the verb dependre (see depend).

Rhymes

attendance, interdependence, overdependence, resplendence, superintendence, tendance, transcendence

Definition of dependence in US English:

dependence

noundəˈpɛndənsdəˈpendəns

1The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
依赖，依靠
Japan's dependence on imported oil
日本对进口石油的依赖。
Example sentencesExamples
- One fact unites all home schoolers: dependence on the efforts of mothers.
- But James aimed to free the crown from any dependence on its subjects.
- Is corn ethanol the way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil?
- But our dependence on motor vehicles powered by fossil fuels incurs an array of external costs to the environment and the public's health.
- His dependence on a more capable partner may have prevented him from gaining a deep understanding of how to solve both problems.
- During his presidency education expanded and the government made efforts to diversify the economy to release Zambia from its dependence on copper.
- This dependence on imports has prodded the nation into tremendous achievements in improved efficiency.
- The money is divided among tobacco producing counties in Kentucky based on their economic dependence on the crop.
- The writers were sometimes aware of other romances on the subject and often indicate their dependence on Chretien or other sources.
- The explorers' frequent journal references to their horses are testimony to their dependence on those tough, grass-fed animals.
- Her mental condition slowly deteriorates with her growing dependence on a fantasy she is unable to control.
- Despite continued Chinese dependence on larger, extended families, the nuclear family is most pervasive in Macau.
- The changed orientation of government was exemplified in the monarchy's new dependence on parliamentary taxes rather than feudal dues.
- The importance of sea control has increased with the world's growing dependence on international trade and ocean resources.
- Garages at the rear of homes free the front of the property for human interaction and decrease dependence on the automobile.
- Direct state funding of aid agencies to undertake such activities is a growing trend, as is overall dependence on government coffers.
- As a democrat he argued that democracy and dependence on the military and the police are incompatible, a stand still significant today.
- Implemented citywide, it could reduce by half this arid city's expensive dependence on imported water.
- Because of our great dependence on science, we assume that humanity should have the means to deal with any catastrophe.
- The cornea is reshaped to reduce the patient's dependence on glasses.
Synonyms
helplessness, weakness, defencelessness, vulnerability
1. 1.1 Reliance on someone or something for financial support.
  （经济上对他人的）依赖
  the dependence of our medical schools on grant funds
  我们的医学院对（政府）补贴资金的依赖。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Thirdly, placements in supported housing at varying levels of dependence have increased enormously.
  Their community has a strength, built upon trust and mutual dependence.
  The disease frequently results in increasing dependence upon others for both social and practical support.
  He adds that, towards the end of last year, the company became cashflow - positive, reducing its dependence on external funding.
  Of great relevance to the story is the financial dependence of the university.
  What she chooses is true love and financial dependence - outside marriage.
  Essentially, it is designed to provide protection where there is a financial dependence.
  His big moment is when he lashes out at Joe in frustration because of his lost arm and his dependence on his brother's charity.
  Instead, they want to reduce dependence on debt during uncertain times.
  Choices made within these relationships, he argued, may give rise to the financial dependence of one partner on the other.
  Paternalism fosters passivity and dependence, saps self confidence, and undermines people's ability to cope.
  As with the Chinese, the Japanese family also plays a key role in maintaining social stability, dependence, and mutual support.
  As a policy for financial independence of women, it creates financial dependence.
  The deeper challenge is how to provide support in ways that challenge dependence.
  The dependence of the US on financial inflows from the rest of the world is starting to cause concern in some financial circles.
  The predominance of wives among petitioners is due to their greater financial dependence.
  The aim of the Brothers of Charity is to support each participant in a successful transition from dependence to independence.
  In the United Kingdom they face the effects of poverty, dependence, and lack of cohesive social support.
  Self help support programmes provide temporary help and not life long dependence.
  On the other hand, he had to take into account the country's strong economic dependence on Russia.
  Synonyms
  reliance on, need for, seeking support from, leaning on, clinging to
2. 1.2 Addiction to drink or drugs.
  酒瘾；毒瘾
  alcohol dependence
  酒瘾。
  Example sentencesExamples
  No other sociodemographic variables were significantly associated with recent drug dependence.
  Nicotine is the substance in tobacco that is capable of causing addiction or dependence.
  Injections are also being developed to help tackle other serious addictions, including drugs dependence.
  With proper and timely treatment the victim of alcohol dependence can beat his addiction and lead a useful, productive life.
  Similarly, substance abuse counseling will refer to the treatment of drug abuse and dependence.
  Methadone is also used to help some people control their dependence on heroin or other narcotics.
  The law allowed for the suspension of penalties if the offender agreed to enter a treatment program for drug dependence.
  Tricyclic antidepressants don't cause dependence or addiction, but they can make you drowsy.
  While it does not produce a physical addiction, psychological dependence is quite common.
  Treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence may include outpatient detoxification.
  The popular view is that cannabis is not a drug of dependence because it does not have a clearly defined withdrawal syndrome.
  This increases both health risks and the likelihood of dependence or addiction.
  Doctors are very cautious about prescribing sleeping pills to patients, since they often lead to serious drug dependence.
  Patients with a past or present history of addiction or dependence on opioids account for the majority of these reports.
  They said this may boost the effects of physiological processes which lead to dependence and addiction.
  It is a cure with permanent remission from the symptoms of drug dependence.
  Future research might focus on how to improve procedures assessing drug use and dependence in offenders.
  The self-medication hypothesis of addictive disorders: focus on heroin and cocaine dependence.
  It is believed that prevention will help to deter drug abuse or the intensification of dependence.
  Lifetime risks and correlates for both alcohol and drug abuse and dependence were estimated.
  Synonyms
  addiction, dependency, over-reliance, reliance

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense ‘hanging down or something that hangs down’): from Old French dependance, from the verb dependre (see depend).

单词	dependence
释义	Definition of dependence in English: dependence noun dɪˈpɛnd(ə)nsdəˈpɛndəns mass noun 1The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. 依赖，依靠 Japan's dependence on imported oil 日本对进口石油的依赖。 Example sentencesExamples This dependence on imports has prodded the nation into tremendous achievements in improved efficiency. The cornea is reshaped to reduce the patient's dependence on glasses. But our dependence on motor vehicles powered by fossil fuels incurs an array of external costs to the environment and the public's health. Despite continued Chinese dependence on larger, extended families, the nuclear family is most pervasive in Macau. One fact unites all home schoolers: dependence on the efforts of mothers. The explorers' frequent journal references to their horses are testimony to their dependence on those tough, grass-fed animals. Because of our great dependence on science, we assume that humanity should have the means to deal with any catastrophe. His dependence on a more capable partner may have prevented him from gaining a deep understanding of how to solve both problems. As a democrat he argued that democracy and dependence on the military and the police are incompatible, a stand still significant today. The money is divided among tobacco producing counties in Kentucky based on their economic dependence on the crop. Her mental condition slowly deteriorates with her growing dependence on a fantasy she is unable to control. During his presidency education expanded and the government made efforts to diversify the economy to release Zambia from its dependence on copper. Implemented citywide, it could reduce by half this arid city's expensive dependence on imported water. Direct state funding of aid agencies to undertake such activities is a growing trend, as is overall dependence on government coffers. Is corn ethanol the way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil? The importance of sea control has increased with the world's growing dependence on international trade and ocean resources. Garages at the rear of homes free the front of the property for human interaction and decrease dependence on the automobile. The writers were sometimes aware of other romances on the subject and often indicate their dependence on Chretien or other sources. The changed orientation of government was exemplified in the monarchy's new dependence on parliamentary taxes rather than feudal dues. But James aimed to free the crown from any dependence on its subjects. Synonyms helplessness, weakness, defencelessness, vulnerability subservience, subordination 1.1 Reliance on someone or something for financial support. （经济上对他人的）依赖 the dependence of our medical schools on grant funds 我们的医学院对（政府）补贴资金的依赖。 Example sentencesExamples Instead, they want to reduce dependence on debt during uncertain times. As a policy for financial independence of women, it creates financial dependence. He adds that, towards the end of last year, the company became cashflow - positive, reducing its dependence on external funding. What she chooses is true love and financial dependence - outside marriage. Paternalism fosters passivity and dependence, saps self confidence, and undermines people's ability to cope. In the United Kingdom they face the effects of poverty, dependence, and lack of cohesive social support. Of great relevance to the story is the financial dependence of the university. Choices made within these relationships, he argued, may give rise to the financial dependence of one partner on the other. Their community has a strength, built upon trust and mutual dependence. The deeper challenge is how to provide support in ways that challenge dependence. The aim of the Brothers of Charity is to support each participant in a successful transition from dependence to independence. Thirdly, placements in supported housing at varying levels of dependence have increased enormously. The predominance of wives among petitioners is due to their greater financial dependence. Essentially, it is designed to provide protection where there is a financial dependence. Self help support programmes provide temporary help and not life long dependence. On the other hand, he had to take into account the country's strong economic dependence on Russia. The disease frequently results in increasing dependence upon others for both social and practical support. His big moment is when he lashes out at Joe in frustration because of his lost arm and his dependence on his brother's charity. As with the Chinese, the Japanese family also plays a key role in maintaining social stability, dependence, and mutual support. The dependence of the US on financial inflows from the rest of the world is starting to cause concern in some financial circles. Synonyms reliance on, need for, seeking support from, leaning on, clinging to trust in, faith in, confidence in, belief in 1.2 Addiction to drink or drugs. 酒瘾；毒瘾 alcohol dependence 酒瘾。 Example sentencesExamples While it does not produce a physical addiction, psychological dependence is quite common. Doctors are very cautious about prescribing sleeping pills to patients, since they often lead to serious drug dependence. Tricyclic antidepressants don't cause dependence or addiction, but they can make you drowsy. Patients with a past or present history of addiction or dependence on opioids account for the majority of these reports. This increases both health risks and the likelihood of dependence or addiction. With proper and timely treatment the victim of alcohol dependence can beat his addiction and lead a useful, productive life. No other sociodemographic variables were significantly associated with recent drug dependence. The popular view is that cannabis is not a drug of dependence because it does not have a clearly defined withdrawal syndrome. It is believed that prevention will help to deter drug abuse or the intensification of dependence. Treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence may include outpatient detoxification. The law allowed for the suspension of penalties if the offender agreed to enter a treatment program for drug dependence. Lifetime risks and correlates for both alcohol and drug abuse and dependence were estimated. The self-medication hypothesis of addictive disorders: focus on heroin and cocaine dependence. Future research might focus on how to improve procedures assessing drug use and dependence in offenders. Nicotine is the substance in tobacco that is capable of causing addiction or dependence. They said this may boost the effects of physiological processes which lead to dependence and addiction. It is a cure with permanent remission from the symptoms of drug dependence. Similarly, substance abuse counseling will refer to the treatment of drug abuse and dependence. Injections are also being developed to help tackle other serious addictions, including drugs dependence. Methadone is also used to help some people control their dependence on heroin or other narcotics. Synonyms addiction, dependency, over-reliance, reliance craving, compulsion, fixation, obsession abuse US informal jones Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'hanging down or something that hangs down'): from Old French dependance, from the verb dependre (see depend). Rhymes attendance, interdependence, overdependence, resplendence, superintendence, tendance, transcendence Definition of dependence in US English: dependence noundəˈpɛndənsdəˈpendəns 1The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. 依赖，依靠 Japan's dependence on imported oil 日本对进口石油的依赖。 Example sentencesExamples One fact unites all home schoolers: dependence on the efforts of mothers. But James aimed to free the crown from any dependence on its subjects. Is corn ethanol the way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil? But our dependence on motor vehicles powered by fossil fuels incurs an array of external costs to the environment and the public's health. His dependence on a more capable partner may have prevented him from gaining a deep understanding of how to solve both problems. During his presidency education expanded and the government made efforts to diversify the economy to release Zambia from its dependence on copper. This dependence on imports has prodded the nation into tremendous achievements in improved efficiency. The money is divided among tobacco producing counties in Kentucky based on their economic dependence on the crop. The writers were sometimes aware of other romances on the subject and often indicate their dependence on Chretien or other sources. The explorers' frequent journal references to their horses are testimony to their dependence on those tough, grass-fed animals. Her mental condition slowly deteriorates with her growing dependence on a fantasy she is unable to control. Despite continued Chinese dependence on larger, extended families, the nuclear family is most pervasive in Macau. The changed orientation of government was exemplified in the monarchy's new dependence on parliamentary taxes rather than feudal dues. The importance of sea control has increased with the world's growing dependence on international trade and ocean resources. Garages at the rear of homes free the front of the property for human interaction and decrease dependence on the automobile. Direct state funding of aid agencies to undertake such activities is a growing trend, as is overall dependence on government coffers. As a democrat he argued that democracy and dependence on the military and the police are incompatible, a stand still significant today. Implemented citywide, it could reduce by half this arid city's expensive dependence on imported water. Because of our great dependence on science, we assume that humanity should have the means to deal with any catastrophe. The cornea is reshaped to reduce the patient's dependence on glasses. Synonyms helplessness, weakness, defencelessness, vulnerability 1.1 Reliance on someone or something for financial support. （经济上对他人的）依赖 the dependence of our medical schools on grant funds 我们的医学院对（政府）补贴资金的依赖。 Example sentencesExamples Thirdly, placements in supported housing at varying levels of dependence have increased enormously. Their community has a strength, built upon trust and mutual dependence. The disease frequently results in increasing dependence upon others for both social and practical support. He adds that, towards the end of last year, the company became cashflow - positive, reducing its dependence on external funding. Of great relevance to the story is the financial dependence of the university. What she chooses is true love and financial dependence - outside marriage. Essentially, it is designed to provide protection where there is a financial dependence. His big moment is when he lashes out at Joe in frustration because of his lost arm and his dependence on his brother's charity. Instead, they want to reduce dependence on debt during uncertain times. Choices made within these relationships, he argued, may give rise to the financial dependence of one partner on the other. Paternalism fosters passivity and dependence, saps self confidence, and undermines people's ability to cope. As with the Chinese, the Japanese family also plays a key role in maintaining social stability, dependence, and mutual support. As a policy for financial independence of women, it creates financial dependence. The deeper challenge is how to provide support in ways that challenge dependence. The dependence of the US on financial inflows from the rest of the world is starting to cause concern in some financial circles. The predominance of wives among petitioners is due to their greater financial dependence. The aim of the Brothers of Charity is to support each participant in a successful transition from dependence to independence. In the United Kingdom they face the effects of poverty, dependence, and lack of cohesive social support. Self help support programmes provide temporary help and not life long dependence. On the other hand, he had to take into account the country's strong economic dependence on Russia. Synonyms reliance on, need for, seeking support from, leaning on, clinging to 1.2 Addiction to drink or drugs. 酒瘾；毒瘾 alcohol dependence 酒瘾。 Example sentencesExamples No other sociodemographic variables were significantly associated with recent drug dependence. Nicotine is the substance in tobacco that is capable of causing addiction or dependence. Injections are also being developed to help tackle other serious addictions, including drugs dependence. With proper and timely treatment the victim of alcohol dependence can beat his addiction and lead a useful, productive life. Similarly, substance abuse counseling will refer to the treatment of drug abuse and dependence. Methadone is also used to help some people control their dependence on heroin or other narcotics. The law allowed for the suspension of penalties if the offender agreed to enter a treatment program for drug dependence. Tricyclic antidepressants don't cause dependence or addiction, but they can make you drowsy. While it does not produce a physical addiction, psychological dependence is quite common. Treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence may include outpatient detoxification. The popular view is that cannabis is not a drug of dependence because it does not have a clearly defined withdrawal syndrome. This increases both health risks and the likelihood of dependence or addiction. Doctors are very cautious about prescribing sleeping pills to patients, since they often lead to serious drug dependence. Patients with a past or present history of addiction or dependence on opioids account for the majority of these reports. They said this may boost the effects of physiological processes which lead to dependence and addiction. It is a cure with permanent remission from the symptoms of drug dependence. Future research might focus on how to improve procedures assessing drug use and dependence in offenders. The self-medication hypothesis of addictive disorders: focus on heroin and cocaine dependence. It is believed that prevention will help to deter drug abuse or the intensification of dependence. Lifetime risks and correlates for both alcohol and drug abuse and dependence were estimated. Synonyms addiction, dependency, over-reliance, reliance Origin Late Middle English (in the sense ‘hanging down or something that hangs down’): from Old French dependance, from the verb dependre (see depend).
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