用作定语
▲~+n.
This is a dependent child.这是一个受抚养的孩子。
▲n.+~
He had a mother completely dependent on him.他有一个完全靠他赡养的母亲。
用作表语
▲S+be+~+prep.-phrase
West Europe was still heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil.西欧仍然在很大程度上依赖中东的石油。
The country is dependent on foreign aid.这个国家靠外援生存。
It is largely dependent on the weather.这多半取决于天气情况。
Good health is largely depend on the proper nourishment.健康多半取决于适当的营养。
That is dependent on how you do it.这完全取决于你如何去做。