over-dependent
adjective (also overdependent) uk/ˌəʊ.və.dɪˈpen.dənt/ us/ ˌoʊ.vɚ.dɪˈpen.dənt/
过度依赖的
needing something too much in order to continue existing or operating, or needing too much support from someone
We're overdependent on oil as an energy source.
She would rather struggle on alone than be seen as over-dependent. 她宁愿独自挣扎,也不愿被视为有过度依赖症。
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- They claim that people are becoming over-dependent on state aid.
- Mining communities were almost always over-dependent on the mine for their livelihood.
- Is he over-dependent on his friendship with her?
- Overdependent relationships are no good for anyone.