depend/dIˋpɛnd; dIˈpend/v it/that depends spoken used to say that you are not sure about something, because other things might affect what happens【口】那得看情况: ‘Are you coming to my house later?’‘It depends. I might have to work.’ “稍后你来我家吗?”“看情况吧。我可能得工作。”depend on/upon sb/sthphr v 1 if something depends on something else, it is directly affected by that thing 取决于: Your grade will depend on your performance in the final exam. 你的成绩取决于你在期末考试中的表现。2 to need help from someone or something 依靠﹐依赖: We depend entirely on donations from the public. 我们完全依赖公众的捐赠。3 to trust someone or something 信赖﹐信任: I know I can always depend on Jon. 我知道我总可以信赖乔恩。