rely on/upon someone/something
phrasal verb with rely verb uk/rɪˈlaɪ/ us/rɪˈlaɪ/
B2 依赖；依靠；依仗
to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed
[ + -ing verb ] The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort. 这个项目的成功要靠每个人的努力。
I rely on you for good advice. 我得靠你给我提出好的建议。
[ + to infinitive ] I'm relying on the garage to fix the car by tomorrow. 我就指望修车厂能在明天之前修好我的车了。
B2 信赖;信任;指望
to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way
British weather can never be relied on - it's always changing. 英国的天气向来靠不住——总是变幻无常。
[ + -ing verb ] Don't rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone). 不要指望能在这儿找到我——你回来时我可能已经走了。
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- Can we confidently rely on him to get the job done?
- The school has to rely on the goodwill of the parents to help it raise money.
- When you're apart you rely so heavily on the phone.
- These computer games rely on 3-D graphics.
- One of the good things about Inga is that you can always rely on her unfailing enthusiasm.