| 单词 | rely on sb/sth / rely upon sb/sth |
| 释义 | rely on sb/sth / rely upon sb/sthphrasal verb (used especially with can/cannot/could/could not and should/should not 尤与 can/cannot/could/could not 和 should/should not 连用) to trust sb/sth to do what you expect or want, or to be honest, correct or good enough信任；信赖◆can i rely on you to keep this secret?我能相信你会保守这个秘密吗？◆you can't rely on any figures you get from them.你不能相信从他们那里得到的任何数据。◆you can rely on our support.你放心吧，我们会支持你的。◆the local transport system can't be relied on.当地的交通运输系统靠不住。ⓘ rely upon sb/sth is more formal than rely on sb/sth. * rely upon sb/sth 比 rely on sb/sth 正式。 ➡ see also rely on/upon sb/sth → need verb , reliable → reliable 1 note 辨析 trust, depend on/upon sb/sth or rely on/upon sb/sth?you can trust a person but not a thing or system. * trust 的宾语可以是人，但不能是物或制度◆the local transport system can't be trusted. you can trust sb's judgement or advice, but not their support. you can depend on sb's support, but not their judgement or advice. rely on/upon sb/sth is used especially with you can/could or you should to give advice or a promise. * trust 后还可接 judgement 或 advice，但不接 support。depend on 后可接 support，但不接 judgement 和 advice。rely on/upon sb/sth 尤与 you can/could 或 you should 连用，以给予建议或承诺◆i don't really rely on his judgement. ◆you can't really rely on his judgement.你不能真相信他的判断。 |
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