the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
依赖,依靠
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Japan's dependence on imported oil. 日本对进口石油的依赖。
reliance on someone or something for financial support
(经济上对他人的)依赖
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the dependence of our medical schools on grant funds. 我们的医学院对(政府)补贴资金的依赖。
addiction to drink or drugs
酒瘾;毒瘾
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alcohol dependence. 酒瘾。
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dependencen.依赖;依靠;毒瘾;酒瘾
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dependentadj.由…决定的;依赖的;依赖…的;从属的
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independencen.独立;自主;自立
"late Middle English (in the sense ‘hanging down or something that hangs down’): from Old French