依靠

依靠 [yī kào]

1. ■ （凭借） rely on; depend on:

依靠别人获得成功 rely on others for success;

纯粹依靠机遇 depend on a mere chance;

依靠工资生活 live on one's wages;

依靠群众 rely on the masses;

永远依靠自己的努力 always rely on one's own effort;

这个城镇依靠季节性旅游业提供就业机会。 The town relies on the seasonal tourist industry for jobs.

在做实验时，不能过分依靠人类的感觉去做精确的观察。 When experiments are to be made, one cannot rely too much upon the human senses to make accurate observation.

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常用词组

1. ■ （可以依靠的人或东西） sth. to fall back on; support; backing:

寻找依靠 seek support