什么是 “depend on someone to do something”?
短语 “depend on someone to do something” 表示你信任或指望某人完成某项任务或行为。 它强调的是对他人行动的依赖和期待。
I depend on my roommate to water the plants while I’m away.
结构解析
基本结构为:
- 主语 + depend on + 人 + to + 动词原形 + 其他
注意:不要与 “depend on someone doing something” 混淆(后者在正式英语中较少见且常被认为不标准)。
常见例句
- We depend on our team leader to make the final decision.
- She depends on her brother to pick her up from school.
- You can’t always depend on others to solve your problems.
- Parents often depend on teachers to guide their children’s learning.
使用注意事项
- ✅ 正确:depend on someone to do something
- ❌ 不推荐:depend on someone doing something(虽然口语中偶有出现,但语法上不严谨)
- 该短语多用于肯定句和疑问句,在否定句中常表达失望或批评。
近义表达
- rely on someone to do something(更正式)
- count on someone to do something(更口语化)
- trust someone to do something(强调信任)
I rely on my assistant to manage my schedule.
Can I count on you to finish the report by Friday?
Can I count on you to finish the report by Friday?