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；取决于…的—
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The stamp's value is dependent on how rare it is.邮票的价值取决于其稀少的程度。
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She believes that success is dependent upon hard work.她相信成功来自努力。
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Whether or not we go is entirely dependent on the weather.我们去不去完全取决于天气。
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: 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
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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。
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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。
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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。
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children who are emotionally dependent on their mothers感情上依赖妈妈的孩子们
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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。
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: 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
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。
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a person's spouse and dependents某人的配偶及家属
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Do you have any dependents?你有需要供养的家属吗？