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单词 on the strength of
释义

on the strength of

phrase
If one thing is done on the strength of another, it is done because of the influence of that other thing.
He was elected to power on the strength of his charisma.
On the strength of those grades, he won a scholarship to Syracuse University.
Synonyms: because of, due to, based on, on the basis of More Synonyms of on the strength of
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on the strength of in British English

on the basis of or relying upon
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on the strength of in American English

based or relying on
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Examples of 'on the strength of' in a sentence
on the strength of

Did you know I'd actually signed a contract for the thing, and even got taken out to lunch by a publisher on the strength of it?
Ferrars, Elizabeth THY BROTHER DEATH
They've been continuing to extend credit on the strength of the film you both own that'll shortly be released.
Gaskin, Catherine THE AMBASSADOR'S WOMEN

Chinese translation of 'on the strength of'

on the strength of

  1. 依凭(憑) (yīpíng)
See strength (sense 8)

Nearby words of
on the strength of

  • on the spot
  • on the spur of the moment
  • on the street(s)
  • on the strength of
  • on the stroke of midnight
  • on the surface
  • on the syllabus
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