dependent

• 指人或事物依靠他人或他物来获得支持、维持运作或存在；也表示受制于他人或他物的、不能独立的。

Describes a person or thing that relies on someone or something else for support, function, or existence.

1. Relying on someone or somethingB1formal

   Needing someone or something in order to survive, be successful, or function properly.

   依赖的

   • The plant is dependent on sunlight for growth.
   • She is financially dependent on her parents.
   • The success of the project is dependent on everyone's cooperation.

   同义词reliant

   反义词autonomousindependentself-reliantself-sufficient

2. Conditional or determined byB2formal

   Something that is influenced or determined by something else.

   依赖的

   • The outcome is dependent on the weather conditions.
   • The price is dependent on the quality of the materials.
   • His promotion is dependent on his performance this year.

   同义词conditionalcontingentsubject

   反义词independent

3. Addicted to a substanceB2formal

   Unable to stop taking a drug or substance due to addiction.

   依赖的

   • He became dependent on painkillers after the surgery.
   • Many people are dependent on caffeine to start their day.
   • She sought help because she was dependent on alcohol.

   同义词addictedhooked

• 指依赖他人（尤指家庭成员）提供经济支持或照护的人，即受抚养人、被赡养人。

A noun referring to a person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support or care.

1. Person relying on supportB1formal

   A person, especially a child or spouse, who depends on another for financial support, care, or maintenance.

   受抚养人

   • He listed his wife and two children as dependents on his tax return.
   • The company provides health insurance for employees and their dependents.
   • As a dependent, she is covered under her parents' policy.

   同义词chargeminorward

   反义词breadwinnerprovidersupporter