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dependent

UK/di'pendәnt/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Relying on someone or something for support.

依赖的,取决于……的。

n.

A person who relies on another for financial support.

受抚养者,经济上依赖他人的人。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
de-down, away, reversal
+
pendweigh, pay out, spend, hang
+
-entperforming, being in a state
=dependent

Dependent describes something hanging from another source of support.

Root pend still carries 32 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.dependent child受抚养儿童
  • 2.dependent variable因变量

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The region is heavily dependent on tourism.

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