fall back on
US /fɔːl bæk ɑːn/
UK /fɔːl bæk ɒn/
短语动词
依靠, 指望
to use or depend on someone or something when other things have failed
示例:
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If the business fails, we can always fall back on our savings.
如果生意失败，我们总可以依靠我们的积蓄。
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She had to fall back on her emergency skills when the power went out.
停电时，她不得不依靠她的应急技能。