dependence
翻译
依赖, 依靠, 信赖
例句
His dependence on his parents is a problem.
他对父母的依赖是个问题。
The country wants to reduce its dependence on oil.
该国希望减少对石油的依赖。
语法模式
((on sb./sth.)) 对（某人/某物）的依赖 His dependence on his parents is a problem.
近义词
Synonyms: reliance, addiction; Antonyms: independence, self-sufficiency
词源
源自拉丁语 'de-' (向下) + 'pendere' (悬挂)。指“悬挂于”他物以获得支持的状态。
记忆技巧
想象项链上的吊坠 (pendant)；它“依赖”于链条。'Dependence' 就是像那个吊坠一样的状态。