count on/upon
[phrasal verb] 1 count on/upon (someone)
a : to trust (someone) : to rely or depend on (someone) to do something依靠；指望；信赖 -
He isn't someone you can count on all the time.他不是你任何时候都可以信赖的人。
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I am counting on you to help me through this difficult time.我指望你帮我度过这段困难时期。
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She is counted on [=trusted] as a leader.她作为领导而受人信赖。
b : to expect (someone) to do something期望（某人做某事） 2
count on/upon (something) : to expect (something) to happen期待，指望，预料到（某事发生） -
My parents might loan me some money, but I can't count on it.我父母也许会借我些钱，但我不指望这个。
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She is counting on a big tax refund this year.她期盼着今年有一大笔退税款。
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The kids are counting on going to the movies. Don't disappoint them!孩子们正盼着去看电影。别让他们失望！
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They were not counting on getting a flat tire on the way to the restaurant.他们没想到在去饭馆的路上车胎瘪了。