| 单词 | reliant |
| 释义 | reliant (rɪlaɪənt ) 1. adjective A person or thing that is reliant on something needs it and often cannot live or work without it. These people are not wholly reliant on Western charity. [+ on/upon] The party is still heavily reliant on a few wealthy supporters. Synonyms: dependent, relying 2. See also self-reliant Collocations: entirely reliant on There have always been winners and losers in terms of the profile of the demographic and whether you are entirely reliant on government funding. Times,Sunday Times Inevitably, by this point relations will have broken down and you'll be entirely reliant on enforcement rather than persuasion. Times, Sunday Times Affordable housing schemes are almost entirely reliant on the success of private sector schemes — and these depend on overseas buyers. Times, Sunday Times Entirely reliant on the goodwill of others. The Sun Buses are just as scarce; we are almost entirely reliant on cars. Times, Sunday Times He looks increasingly reliant on former glories to get a captain's pick. Times, Sunday Times (2018) Britain's growing dependency on imports comes as the nation is becoming increasingly reliant on gas-fired electricity generation. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It would reduce the risk of power cuts as Britain becomes increasingly reliant on wind turbines. Times, Sunday Times (2011) One reason for the increased competition is that providers are increasingly reliant on using savers' money to fund lending. Times, Sunday Times (2010) These households are increasingly reliant on unsecured loans to make ends meet. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He was totally reliant on exaggerated arm-movement only! Times, Sunday Times He understands that a rash unilateral declaration would only deepen the economic malaise of a province totally reliant on outside financial assistance for survival. Times, Sunday Times As long as we remain a couple, able to fight and argue and not be totally reliant on each other, we'll be okay. Times, Sunday Times She was supported by a ventilator but was not totally reliant on it. The Sun We are totally reliant on the health of our horses and mine have been very ill. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 依赖的 Japanese: 頼っている |
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