rely /rɪˈlaɪ/ CET4 TEM4 ( relying, relied, relies )

• 1. 

  V-I If you rely on someone or something, you need them and depend on them in order to live or work properly. 依赖; 依靠

  例：

  They relied heavily on the advice of their professional advisers.

  他们非常依赖专业顾问的建议。

• 2. 

  V-I If you can rely on someone to work well or to behave as you want them to, you can trust them to do this. 信任; 信赖

  例：

  I know I can rely on you to sort it out.

  我知道我可以信赖你来处理此事。