dependence

• n. 依存；信頼；信用

dependから、依存する、頼る。

dependence (n.)

early 15c., from Middle French dépendance, from dependre (see depend). Originally also dependance (the earlier form), depending whether the writer had French or Latin foremost in mind; the Latin form gradually predominated and after c. 1800 dependance is rare. As an adjective from c. 1600.

1. his dependence on his parents

彼の両親への依存

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2.Many sufferererers have been reclaimed from a dependence on alcohol.

多くの酒癖の被害者が救われている。

3.He was freed from financial dependence on his parents.

彼は経済的に両親への依存から抜け出した。

4.Doctors keep trying to breakher dependence of the drug.

医師たちは彼女を麻薬中毒から解放するために尽力した。

5.He lived in a state of dependence on his friend 's help.

彼は友人の助けを頼りに生活している。