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dependent
dependent
Meaning of dependent
English
needing someone or something for support or help
中文
需要某人或某物提供支持或帮助
Pronunciation
British English
/dɪˈpendənt/
American English
/dɪˈpendənt/
dependent with Chinese translation
dependent usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
This child is very dependent on his parents.
这个孩子很依赖父母。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
He is too dependent on computers.
他对电脑太依赖了。
dependent synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between dependent, reliant, and contingent
R
🇬🇧English
reliant
depending on someone; more formal
B2rare word
ENThe team is reliant on outside funding.
Advanced: broader words
C
🇬🇧English
contingent
formal: depending on conditions
B2rare word
ENThe trip is contingent on approval from management.
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What does dependent mean?
needing someone or something for support or help
How do you pronounce dependent?
dependent is pronounced [dɪˈpendənt].
How is dependent used in a sentence?
这个孩子很依赖父母。 Translation: This child is very dependent on his parents.
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