| 词组 | dependant |
| 释义 | dependant ◊ used as an adjective If you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to survive. At first, a patient may feel very dependent on the nurses. ...those who are entirely dependent for their welfare on the public services. All competitively priced newspapers became dependent on advertising. Note that you do not use any preposition except 'on' after dependent. ◊ used as a noun In British English, your dependants are the people who you support financially, such as your children. ...shorter or more flexible working hours for people with dependants. In American English, this noun is usually spelled dependent. The statements provide evidence that you do not need to work to support yourself or your dependents. |
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