hang upon
US /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
UK /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
1.
取決於, 依賴於
to depend on something or someone
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The success of the project will hang upon his decision.
專案的成功將取決於他的決定。
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Her mood seemed to hang upon the weather.
她的情緒似乎取決於天氣。
2.
傾聽, 聽從
to listen closely and attentively to someone
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The students would hang upon every word of the inspiring speaker.
學生們會傾聽鼓舞人心的演講者的每一句話。
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She would hang upon his every command, eager to please.
她會聽從他的每一個命令，渴望取悅他。