dependence
翻譯
依賴, 依靠, 信賴
例句
His dependence on his parents is a problem.
他對父母的依賴是個問題。
The country wants to reduce its dependence on oil.
該國希望減少對石油的依賴。
文法模式
((on sb./sth.)) 對（某人/某物）的依賴 His dependence on his parents is a problem.
近義詞
Synonyms: reliance, addiction; Antonyms: independence, self-sufficiency
詞源
源自拉丁語 'de-' (向下) + 'pendere' (懸掛)。指「懸掛於」他物以獲得支持的狀態。
記憶技巧
想像項鍊上的墜飾 (pendant)；它「依賴」於鏈條。'Dependence' 就是像那個墜飾一樣的狀態。