1dependent (on sb/sth) needing sb/sth to support you 依靠…的;依赖…的:
The industry is heavily dependent on government funding.这行业十分依赖政府的拨款。Do you have any dependent children?你有要抚养的孩子吗?
2dependent on sb/sth influenced or decided by sth 取决于…的:
The price you pay is dependent on the number in your group.你要付的价钱视你那团队的人数而定。 [OPP] independent 反义词为independent