| 词汇 | reliance |
| 释义 | RELIANCE count on someone or something to rely on someone or something.Can I count on you to be there at noon?I want to buy a car I can count on in winter weather. fall back on someone or something to turn to someone or something for help.Bill fell back on his brother for help.John ran out of ink and had to fall back on his pencil. tried-and-true tested by time and proven to be sound. (Fixed order.)I have a tried-and-true remedy for poison ivy.All of her investment ideas are tried-and-true and you ought to be able to make money if you follow them. true to one's word keeping one's promise.True to his word, Tom showed up at exactly eight o'clock.Well soon know if Jane is true to her word. We'll see if she does what she promised. reliance on (someone or something)A total dependence on someone or something, especially to a detrimental or hindering degree. The writer's reliance on cliché started becoming painfully obvious after his second book. The countess's reliance on her assistants grew even greater after she had her fall. reliance on someone or somethingtrust and dependence on someone or something. John's reliance on his family is holding him back. Reliance on sleeping pills is dangerous. |
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