reliance
/rɪˈlaɪəns/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6056 in the learning path
依赖；信赖
Definitions
n. The state of depending on or trusting someone or something.
依赖；信赖
Example
Cycling to work has reduced my reliance on buses.
骑车上班减少了我对公交车的依赖。
Reducing reliance on fossil fuels requires sustained investment in renewable energy and improvements to public transport infrastructure.
减少对化石燃料的依赖，需要持续投资可再生能源，并改善公共交通基础设施。
Collocations
- reliance on
- heavy reliance on
- reduce reliance on
- self-reliance
Word family
- rely (v.)
- reliant (adj.)
- reliable (adj.)
- reliability (n.)
Synonyms
- dependence
Antonyms
- independence
Usage tip
reliance是不可数名词，通常与on搭配。
FAQ
- What does reliance mean?
- The state of depending on or trusting someone or something.
- How is reliance pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈlaɪəns/, US /rɪˈlaɪəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
