hinge upon

美 [hɪndʒ əˈpɑːn]英 [hɪndʒ əˈpɒn]
  • 铰链;取决于……,以……为转移
hinge uponhinge upon

verb

1
be contingent on
The outcomes rides on the results of the election
Your grade will depends on your homework
Synonym: depend on devolve on depend upon ride turn on hinge on

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  1. The spirit of a university is the core of values that the students hinge upon .

    大学精神是引导学生的核心价值理念。

  2. My acceptance will hinge upon the terms .

    我接受与否将依条件而定。

  3. Ladies and gentlemen , when I am here to say that in the coming new age , human survival and development hinge upon a harmony between people and nature , may I take it for granted that you will all readily agree with me ?

    女士们,先生们,在此我要说,未来的新时代,人类的生存和发展在于人与自然的和谐,我能否想当然地认为你们都同意我的观点呢?