"rely upon" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 依靠
• 依賴

Definition

在需要帮助、支持或依赖某物/某人时信赖或依靠他们。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Rely upon' 偏正式或文学用语，日常会话中多用 'rely on'。两者都表示信任或依靠某人或某物。搭配人、系统、物品均可。'rely' 后一定要加 'on' 或 'upon'。

Examples

You can rely upon your friends when you need help.

当你需要帮助时，你可以**依靠**朋友。

Many people rely upon public transportation every day.

许多人每天都**依靠**公共交通。

Children rely upon their parents for support.

孩子们在生活上**依靠**父母的支持。

I wouldn't rely upon him to finish that project on time.

我**不会依靠**他按时完成那个项目。

Sometimes you have to rely upon your instincts.

有时候你必须**依靠**自己的直觉。

Can we really rely upon the weather forecast these days?

我们现在真的能**依靠**天气预报吗？