dependence
US /dɪˈpen.dəns/
UK /dɪˈpen.dəns/
1.
依赖, 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.
该国对石油出口的依赖使其经济脆弱。
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Children have a natural dependence on their parents.
孩子对父母有天生的依赖。
2.
依赖症, 上瘾
addiction to a drug or alcohol
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He sought treatment for his drug dependence.
他寻求治疗他的毒品依赖症。
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Alcohol dependence can have serious health consequences.
酒精依赖可能导致严重的健康后果。