depend
verb [ I ] uk/dɪˈpend/ us/dɪˈpend/
B1 由…决定，取决于
to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing
Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday depends on the cost. 我们去不去墨西哥度假取决于需要花费多少钱。
[ + question word ] I might go to the cinema tomorrow - it depends what time I get home from work. 明天我可能去看电影——这取决于我下班回到家的时间。
it (all) depends B1 informal 看情况再决定，看情况再说
it is not decided yet
"Are you going to Emma's party?" "I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend." “你去参加埃玛的聚会吗？”“说不好，看情况再说吧——那个周末我们可能要外出。”
There's a possibility we'll join Rebecca and Ethan in France in August but it depends.
They might get audited, or they might not. It all depends.
"Will Ben take the job, do you think?" "Well, it all depends. If they offer him enough money, maybe."
- More examples
- How long the journey takes will depend on how long it takes to get through the traffic.
- "Would you get ever involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation."
- "Can you lift this case?" "It depends how heavy it is."
- I might come - it depends. I'll have to find out what Andrew wants to do.
- Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company.
Phrasal verb
depend on/upon someone/somethingB2 信任…，相信…
to trust someone or something and know that that person or thing will help you or do what you want or expect him, her, or it to do
You can always depend on Michael in a crisis. 危机时刻你总是可以相信迈克尔。
[ + to infinitive ] I'm depending on you to keep your promise. 我相信你会信守诺言的。
[ + -ing verb ] You can't always depend on flights arriving on time. 不要以为飞机总能准时到达。
humorous You can depend on Jana to be late (= she is always late). 简娜总是迟到。
B2 需要；依赖，依靠
to need something, or need the help and support of someone or something, in order to live or continue as before
Charities depend on people supporting their activities. 慈善机构依靠民众支持他们的活动。
The country depends heavily on foreign aid. 该国严重依赖外援。
Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness. 伊莱恩完全依靠鲍勃来求得自己的幸福。