dependence
n[U]
~ on/upon sb/sth
1 trust in sb/sth; reliance on sb/sth 信赖; 信任
my complete dependence on her skill and experience 我对她的技巧和经验的完全信赖.
2
(a) state of having to be supported by others 依赖
Find a job and end your dependence on your parents. 找个工作, 别再依赖你父母了.
(b) state of being affected by or needing sb/sth 依靠; 指望
the dependence of the crops on the weather 收成靠天
medical treatment for drug/alcohol dependence 戒除毒瘾[酒瘾]的治疗.
How are you getting to the airport? Is anybody seeing you off?
你打算怎样去机场?有人送你吗?
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.