dependent

dependent

[di'pendənt]

adj.依靠的, 依赖的, 从属的
n.受援助者

例句与用法：

The country's economy is dependent on tourism.

该国经济依赖於旅游业。

All is dependent on your decision.

一切看你的决心而定。

Older people may seek their own friends rather than become too emotionally dependent on their children.

老年人可以找自己的朋友而不会在情感上太依赖他们的子女。

They are dependent on public charity.

他们依赖公众的赈济。

The country is heavily dependent on its exports of agricultural commodities.

这个国家很大程度上依靠农产品的出口。

Please state your name, age, and the number of dependants you have.

请登记你的姓名、年龄以及供养的亲属的人数。

The child is dependent on his parents for support.

这个小孩靠他的父母养活。

词形变化：

副词: dependently |

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a.

1. 依靠的; 依赖的[(+on/upon)]

I'll never be dependent on anyone again.

我再也不依赖任何人了。

2. 取决于……的[(on/upon)]

Success is dependent on your efforts and ability.

成功与否得看你的努力和能力。

3. 隶属的, 从属的

a dependent territory

属地

4. 悬垂的, 吊着的

n.[C]【美】

1. 受抚养者; 受抚养的家属

2. 【古】扈从, 侍从