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rely

UK/ri'lai/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To depend on or trust in someone or something with confidence

依赖,信赖,依靠

Root Breakdown

Native English
relyother
=rely

Common Collocations

  • 1.rely on someone依赖某人
  • 2.rely heavily on严重依赖
  • 3.rely solely on完全依靠
  • 4.rely on instinct凭直觉行事

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Many rural communities rely heavily on agriculture for their income.

  • 2.

    You can always rely on her to deliver results under pressure.

  • 3.

    Modern businesses increasingly rely on data to make decisions.

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