relies
基本解释
- vi.依靠;信任
词源解说
- 14世纪初期进入英语,直接源自古法语的relier,意为系牢,召集,强制;最初源自古典拉丁语的religare:re (强调) + ligare (捆),意为系紧。
用法辨析
- rely的基本意思是“依赖,依靠,信任”,指根据以往的经验而寄托给某人充分信任或期待某事不落空。
- rely是不及物动词,后面须接介词on〔upon〕,再接名词、代词、动名词或动词不定式作宾语补足语的复合结构。
v. (动词)
英汉例句
- They have to rely on the river for their water.
他们用水只好依靠这条河。 - A man should rely upon his own power.
人类应该依靠自身的力量。 - You can't rely on his assistance.
你不能指望他能帮助你。 - We are relying on your decision.
我们相信你的判断。 - I rely on getting my money back in due time.
我相信到期时可以收回我的钱。
用作不及物动词 (vi.)
词组短语
- rely absolutely 绝对地依赖
- rely affectionately 充满深情地依赖
- rely calmly 平静地依赖
- rely chiefly 主要依靠
- rely faithfully 忠实地依赖