reliant
/rɪˈlaɪənt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6885 in the learning path
依赖的；依靠的
Definitions
adj. needing someone or something for support or success
依赖的；依靠的
Example
Without a car, we are reliant on local buses.
没有汽车，我们只能依靠当地公交车。
Countries heavily reliant on imported fuel are particularly vulnerable to sudden changes in global energy prices.
严重依赖进口燃料的国家尤其容易受到全球能源价格突变的影响。
Collocations
- reliant on
- heavily reliant on
- increasingly reliant on
Word family
- rely (v.)
- reliance (n.)
- self-reliant (adj.)
Synonyms
- dependent
Antonyms
- independent
- self-reliant
Usage tip
固定搭配reliant on；“自立的”是self-reliant。
FAQ
- What does reliant mean?
- needing someone or something for support or success
- How is reliant pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈlaɪənt/, US /rɪˈlaɪənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
