dependence
US /dɪˈpen.dəns/
UK /dɪˈpen.dəns/
1.
依賴, 依靠
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
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The country's dependence on oil exports makes its economy vulnerable.
該國對石油出口的依賴使其經濟脆弱。
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Children have a natural dependence on their parents.
孩子對父母有天生的依賴。
2.
依賴症, 上癮
addiction to a drug or alcohol
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He sought treatment for his drug dependence.
他尋求治療他的毒品依賴症。
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Alcohol dependence can have serious health consequences.
酒精依賴可能導致嚴重的健康後果。