depend
- v.依赖;依靠;取决(于);指望;有赖(于)
过去式： depended 现在分词： depending 过去分词： depended 第三人称单数： depends
de- 完全,加强 + pend 悬挂
dependverb
according to
起薪为26 000至30 500英镑不等，依个人经验而定。
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience.
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to.
他或是辞职了，或是被辞退了，这要看你跟谁讲了。
used to say that you are not certain about sth because other things have to be considered
“他来吗？”“那要看情况。他不一定有时间。”
‘Is he coming?’ ‘That depends. He may not have the time.’
I don't know if we can help─it all depends.
我不知道我们能不能帮上忙，一切都得看情况而定。
I might not go. It depends how tired I am.
我不一定去。这要看我累不累。
‘Your job sounds fun.’ ‘It depends what you mean by ‘fun’.’
“你的工作听起来很有乐趣。”“这就要看你说的‘乐趣’是什么意思了。”
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad.
我应该不会太迟。不过这取决于交通是否拥挤了。
需要，依靠（提供资金、帮助等）
to need money, help, etc. from sb/sth else for a particular purpose
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival.
这个地区靠航运业维持生活。
I don't want to depend too much on my parents.
我不想过度依靠父母。
受…的影响；由…决定；取决于
to be affected or decided by sth
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size?
教学质量取决于每个班的人数吗？
It would depend on the circumstances.
这要视情况而定。
Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up.
我们是否需要更多的食物，这要视到场人数而定。
depend
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VERB 取决(于);有赖(于)
If you say that one thing depends on another, you mean that the first thing will be affected or determined by the second.The cooking time needed depends on the size of the potato...
所需的烹饪时间取决于土豆的大小。
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VERB 依靠;依赖
If you depend on someone or something, you need them in order to be able to survive physically, financially, or emotionally.They may hate what he does but their survival depends on him...
他们或许讨厌他的营生，但他们要想活下来必须依靠他。
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VERB 指望;信赖
If you can depend on a person, organization, or law, you know that they will support you or help you when you need them.'You can depend on me,' Cross assured him.
“你可以信赖我，”克罗斯向他保证。
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VERB 视情形而定;看情况
You use depend in expressions such as it depends to indicate that you cannot give a clear answer to a question because the answer will be affected or determined by other factors.'But how long can you stay in the house?' – 'I don't know. It depends.'...
“但你能在这所房子里呆多久呢？”——“我不知道，这要看情况。”
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PREP-PHRASE 取决于;根据;由…决定
You use depending on when you are saying that something varies according to the circumstances mentioned.I tend to have a different answer, depending on the family...
根据家庭的不同，我往往会给出不同的答案。
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Officials of the CIA depend heavily on electronic mail to communicate with each other
中情局官员之间的联系在很大程度上依赖电子邮件。
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These charities depend on the compassionate feelings and generosity of the general public
这些慈善团体依赖于公众的怜悯之心和慷慨解囊。
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Does the quality of teaching depend on class size ?
教学质量取决于每个班的人数吗？
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The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study .
课程的内容取决于学生愿意学什么。
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Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up .
我们是否需要更多的食物，这要视到场人数而定。
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The success or failure of the plan depends on you .
这项计划的成败取决于你。
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I don 't want to depend too much on my parents .
我不想过度依靠父母。
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The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival .
这个地区靠航运业维持生活。
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Political power depends upon economic strength .
政治权力取决于经济实力。
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Our future prosperity depends on economic growth .
我们未来的繁荣昌盛依赖经济的发展。
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Good education often depends on wealth .
良好的教育经常依靠良好的经济条件。
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Not unexpectedly , most local business depends on tourism .
并非出人意料的是，当地的大部分生意依靠旅游业。
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Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company .
退休金的多少部分取决于为公司服务时间的长短。
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Our fees depend on the value of the trust .
我们的费用视信托金额而定。
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Treatment depends on the individual involved .
治疗方式因人而异。
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The opportunities available will depend on your previous work experience and qualifications .
能否有机会要看你的工作经历和学历。
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The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence .
农民靠丰收才能活命。
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It would depend on the circumstances .
这要视情况而定。
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They went at the job as if their lives depended on it .
他们干起活来好像性命攸关似的。
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Add more curry powder depending on the strength required .
按所要求的口味轻重再加点咖喱粉。
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Can you depend on her version of what happened ?
你能相信她对所发生事情的描述吗？
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All life depends ultimately on oxygen .
一切生命归根到底都要依赖氧气。
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Wage rates depend on levels of productivity .
工资水平取决于生产量的多寡。
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It depends on the darkness of your skin .
这取决于你肤色的深浅。
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The price of wine varies enormously depending on where it comes from .
不同产地的葡萄酒价格差别很大。
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The value of antiques will depend on their condition and rarity .
古董的价值依它们的保存状况和稀有程度而定。
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The chances of a full recovery will depend on the severity of her injuries .
能否彻底康复取决于她受伤的严重程度。
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Starting salary varies from £ 26 000 to £ 30 500 , depending on experience .
起薪为26000至30500英镑不等，依个人经验而定。
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Communities on the island depended on whaling for their livelihood .
岛上的居民靠捕鲸为生。
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He either resigned or was sacked , depending on who you talk to .
他或是辞职了，或是被辞退了，这要看你跟谁讲了。
指认为可以依靠某人或某物做某事，常后接介词 on/upon。
Most working women rely on parents to help look after their children.
大多数职业女性都依靠父母来帮助照顾孩子。
Many students now rely on the Internet for information.
很多学生现在靠因特网获取信息。
指必须借助某人或某物的支持、帮助，也指对某人或某物有信心，常后接介词 on/upon。
That country depends heavily on oil imports.
那个国家严重依赖石油进口。
Many pupils in that school depend entirely on donations from the public.
那所学校中的很多小学生完全依赖公众捐助就学。
She was depending on her husband to tell her everything.
她指望丈夫告诉她所有的情况。
Don't depend on him - he never keeps his promises.
别相信他——他从不信守诺言。
指认为某人诚实或不会做坏事，也指确信某事物不会出问题。
Why don't you trust him?
你为什么不信任他？
She was a good teacher and her students trusted her completely.
她是一位好老师，她的学生完全信任她。
You can't trust the plane to take off on time.
你不能指望飞机会准点起飞。
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