依赖 (yī lài) — to depend on; to be dependent on
Definition
依赖 highlights a need-based reliance, often emotional or habitual (depending on a parent, the internet). 依靠 is a more neutral 'rely on' for support; 取决 means a result hinges on a factor.
verb
to depend onto be dependent on
Examples
- 依赖。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù hěn yī lài mǔ qīn.He has depended on his mother since he was young.
- ，依赖。Xiàn dài shè huì, wǒ men hěn yī lài hù lián wǎng.In modern society, we depend a lot on the internet.
- 依赖。Nǐ bù néng yì zhí yī lài bié rén lái jiě jué nǐ de wèn tí.You can't always depend on others to solve your problems.
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