| 词汇 | rely on |
| 释义 | Phr V rely on relies, relying, relied rely on/upon sth/sb to need something or someone in order to survive, be successful, or work correctlyThis organization relies entirely on voluntary donations. often + to do sthWe'll rely on you to keep the conversation going. often + forThey rely on Mick's income for basics like food. to trust someone or something to do what you need them to doI need someone I can rely on.You can't rely on the weather at this time of year. often + to do sthCan I rely on you to get here on time? ! Rely upon is more formal than rely on and is mostly used in writing.1. rely on/upon sth/sb to need or use something or someone in order to exist or do something successfully: The charity relies on public donations in order to continue with its work.+for countries which have to rely on the West for aid Early sailors had to rely on the stars for navigation at night.■ SIMILAR TO: depend on/upon2. rely on/upon sb/sth to trust someone or something to do what you expect or what you have asked them to docan rely on sb "You will get the job finished by Friday, won't you?" "You can rely on me." She thinks she's finally found someone who she can rely on.+ to do sth The alarm clock isn't working properly, so don't rely on it to wake you up.rely on sth/sb doing sth You can't rely on the bank lending you the money.■ SIMILAR TO: depend on/upon, count on rely on1. To be dependent on someone or something; to require someone or something for support or help. There are a lot of cities around the country that depend on the steel industry—if it collapses, so do their entire economies. You can't just rely on Jeff to pay your bills all the time. You need to get a job of your own. 2. To have trust or faith in someone or something; to believe that someone will do something or that something will happen. You can always rely on it to start raining sooner or later in this country. People who rely on the government to act in their best interests are naïve, foolish, or both. At this stage in my life, I really just want a romantic partner who will love me for who I am, and whom I know I can rely on. rely (up)on someone or somethingto depend on someone or something; to trust in someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) I know I can rely upon you to do a good job. Can we rely on this old car to get us there? rely onv. 1. To be dependent upon something or someone for support, help, or supply: Some people still rely on coal to heat their houses. He relies on his parents for tuition. 2. To place trust or confidence in someone or something: He was relying on the meeting being canceled and didn't prepare his speech. I can always rely on her to get here on time. |
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