hang upon
US /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
UK /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
1.
取决于, 依赖于
to depend on something or someone
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The success of the project will hang upon his decision.
项目的成功将取决于他的决定。
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Her mood seemed to hang upon the weather.
她的情绪似乎取决于天气。
2.
倾听, 听从
to listen closely and attentively to someone
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The students would hang upon every word of the inspiring speaker.
学生们会倾听鼓舞人心的演讲者的每一句话。
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She would hang upon his every command, eager to please.
她会听从他的每一个命令，渴望取悦他。