| 词汇 | count on/upon |
| 释义 | phrasecount on/upon ! Count upon is more formal than count on, and is used mostly in writing.1. count on/upon sth to expect something to happen and include it in your plans: In Spain you can count on sunny, cloudless skies and a warm sea. Waiters count on tips to supplement their wages.don't count on it! "Maybe soon I'll have a grandchild." "Don't count on it, Mom," Roz winked. "I'm not the marrying kind."I wouldn't count on it "Perhaps she'll change her mind and give me a second chance." "I wouldn't count on it if I were you."■ SIMILAR TO: rely on, figure on AmE2. can count on/upon sb if you can count on someone, you know that they will help you or do what you want: George's mum is great - you can always count on her if you have any problems. You can count on me. I won't let you down.■ SIMILAR TO: depend on, rely on |
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