dependency
gb/dɪpˈɛndənsi/ us/dɪpˈɛndənsi/
B2
英语
~ 6700
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名词
B2
state
1
state of needing support
A state where a person, group, or thing needs someone or something else in order to live, work, or do well, and cannot easily do it alone.
用法模式：
[someone]'s dependency on [something/someone]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse "dependency" and "dependence". In most general uses, both are correct, but "dependence" is slightly more common. "Dependency" is especially frequent when followed by "on" (e.g., "dependency on foreign oil"). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, such as *"dependency of"* instead of the natural *"dependency on"*.
近义词
dependence (Very close in meaning; slightly more common overall and a bit more general, while "dependency" often suggests an unhealthy or one-sided need or is used in specific technical terms.)
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reliance (Emphasizes trusting or counting on something or someone, without always implying loss of independence.)
反义词
independence (Describes being able to act or live without needing support from others, which is the opposite of dependency.)
搭配
dependency on
|financial dependency
|emotional dependency
|economic dependency
|create dependency
|reduce dependency
主题
relationships
|economics
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Their growing dependency on imported energy has become a major political issue.
- The organization wants to reduce people’s dependency on food aid by creating local jobs.
- Emotional dependency on a partner can make it hard to leave an unhealthy relationship.
- The region’s economy shows a dangerous dependency on tourism.
- Early childhood experiences can shape a person’s later patterns of attachment and dependency.
学习者例句
- He has a strong dependency on his parents for money.
- The small town has a dependency on one big factory.
- We want to cut our dependency on cars.
- Her dependency on her phone makes it hard for her to focus.
- The country is trying to lower its dependency on oil.
名词
B2
state
2
addiction to a substance or behavior
A problem where someone cannot stop using a drug, alcohol, or a behavior because their body or mind now needs it.
用法模式：
dependency on [a substance/behavior]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "dependency" to mean a simple habit, when it usually implies a serious medical or psychological problem. For weaker habits, "habit" or "tendency" is more natural. Also, remember to use the preposition "on" (e.g., "dependency on alcohol"), not *"dependency of alcohol"*.
近义词
addiction (The most common everyday word; "dependency" is often used in medical or formal contexts and can sound slightly more clinical.)
反义词
sobriety (Refers to living without alcohol or drugs, which is the opposite condition of alcohol or drug dependency.)
搭配
drug dependency
|alcohol dependency
|chemical dependency
|develop a dependency
|treat dependency
|dependency treatment
主题
health
|psychology
例句
- He entered a program to address his long-term alcohol dependency.
- Some painkillers can quickly lead to dependency if they are not used carefully.
- The clinic specializes in treating chemical dependency in teenagers.
- After months of use, she developed a dependency on sleeping pills.
- Therapists warned that online gaming dependency was affecting his school work.
学习者例句
- The doctor talked to him about his drug dependency.
- She is getting help for her alcohol dependency.
- Strong pain medicine can cause dependency.
- The center offers support for people with internet dependency.
- They want to stop their dependency on sleeping pills.
名词
technical
C1
entity
3
required component in computing
In software or technical work, something (like a library or tool) that a program or project must have so it can work.
用法模式：
[a program] has a dependency on [a library/tool]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think "dependency" here means a person who depends on someone. In technical contexts, it almost always means a required component (like a library or service). Another mistake is using a plural verb with "dependencies" but then talking about only one item; be careful to match singular/plural correctly.
近义词
requirement (A general word for something needed; "dependency" is more specific in technical fields, especially software development.)
反义词
standalone (Describes software or systems that do not need extra components, which is the opposite of having many dependencies.)
搭配
software dependency
|external dependency
|library dependency
|manage dependencies
|install dependencies
|remove dependencies
主题
technology
|science
例句
- The project has a dependency on an outdated logging library.
- Before you run the application, you need to install all its dependencies.
- Reducing external dependencies can make the system more stable and secure.
- The build failed because one dependency was missing.
- We track every third-party dependency in a separate file.
学习者例句
- This app has many software dependencies.
- You must install the dependencies before running the script.
- We try to keep our code’s dependencies small.
- The game crashed because a dependency was not found.
- They removed one big dependency to make the program lighter.
名词
formal
C1
entity
4
territory controlled by another state
A place or region that is ruled by another country and does not have complete political freedom.
用法模式：
a dependency of [a country]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this political meaning with the general sense of needing support. In this sense, "dependency" is almost always used with places and often followed by "of" or used with adjectives like "overseas" or a country name (e.g., "a British dependency").
近义词
territory (More general; "dependency" stresses the lack of full independence and control by another state.)
反义词
sovereign state (A fully independent country that governs itself, which is the opposite of a dependency.)
搭配
overseas dependency
|colonial dependency
|a dependency of
|small island dependency
|British dependency
主题
politics
|geography
|history
|law
例句
- The island is an overseas dependency of the United Kingdom.
- During the colonial period, many regions functioned as economic dependencies of European powers.
- Residents of the dependency do not have full voting rights in national elections.
- The government is reviewing its relationship with its remaining overseas dependencies.
- Some argue that the status of the territory as a dependency limits its economic options.
学习者例句
- The small island is a dependency of a larger country.
- People in the dependency cannot vote in national elections.
- The country has several overseas dependencies.
- The history of the dependency is tied to its colonial past.
- They are debating if the dependency should become independent.
名词
literary
C2
entity
5
secondary building belonging to a main house
A small building, like a stable or store room, that is part of a big house or estate and used to support it.
用法模式：
the house and its dependencies
常见错误：
Because this sense is rare, learners may wrongly apply the common meaning of "dependency" (needing support) to architectural contexts. In descriptions of estates or old houses, "dependencies" usually means extra buildings, not emotional or financial need.
近义词
outbuilding (A common modern term for a smaller building near a main one; "dependency" is rare and sounds old-fashioned or literary.)
反义词
main house (Refers to the principal building, in contrast to the smaller supporting buildings called dependencies.)
搭配
house and dependencies
|castle and its dependencies
|farm and dependencies
主题
architecture
|history
|housing
例句
- The estate included the manor, several dependencies, and extensive gardens.
- Servants lived in the dependencies surrounding the main house.
- Over time, many of the old dependencies were converted into guest cottages.
- The fire started in one of the farm’s dependencies and spread to the barn.
- Architects restored the castle’s dependencies to match their original style.
学习者例句
- The old house has many small dependencies around it.
- Workers slept in the dependencies near the big house.
- They turned one dependency into a small guest room.
- The farm’s dependencies are used to store tools.
- The castle and its dependencies are open to visitors.
语法
词典原形
dependency
IPA
GB/dɪpˈɛndənsi/
US/dɪpˈɛndənsi/
音节与重音
de - pend - ency （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (pend)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: dependency
- Plural: dependencies
词族
Forms
dependencies
noun
Core family
Related words
dependably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
interdependent
adjective
interdependence
noun
相关表达
alcohol dependency
1/ˈælkəhˌɑl dɪpˈɛndənsi/
fixed phrase
addiction to alcohol
A problem where a person cannot control how much alcohol they drink and feels they must drink.
例句
- Her father struggled with alcohol dependency for many years.
- The program offers counseling for people with alcohol dependency.
- Alcohol dependency can have serious effects on family life.
chemical dependency
1/kˈɛmɪkəl dɪpˈɛndənsi/
fixed phrase
addiction to drugs or chemicals
A medical or psychological problem where a person cannot stop using drugs or other chemical substances.
例句
- The clinic specializes in treating chemical dependency.
- Chemical dependency can develop even when drugs are first used for medical reasons.
- Support groups play a key role in recovery from chemical dependency.
dependency injection
1/dɪpˈɛndənsi ɪnd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
programming pattern for providing dependencies
In programming, a way to give an object the things it needs (like services or tools) from outside, instead of the object creating them itself.
例句
- The framework uses dependency injection to manage services.
- Dependency injection makes the code easier to test.
- They refactored the module to use dependency injection instead of hard-coded objects.
dependency on
1/dɪpˈɛndənsi ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
state of relying on something
Used to say that a person, group, or thing needs something or someone in order to live, work, or do well.
例句
- Their heavy dependency on tourism makes the economy fragile.
- We must reduce our dependency on fossil fuels.
- Her strong dependency on others affected her confidence.
drug dependency
1/dɹˈʌɡ dɪpˈɛndənsi/
fixed phrase
addiction to drugs
A serious problem where someone cannot stop using drugs and feels they must take them.
例句
- He sought help for his long-term drug dependency.
- Drug dependency can damage both health and relationships.
- Early treatment can prevent drug dependency from getting worse.
external dependency
1/ɪkstˈɚnəl dɪpˈɛndənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
outside component a system needs
Something outside a system, like another service or library, that the system needs in order to work.
例句
- We try to minimize any external dependency for critical systems.
- The website’s external dependency on a third-party API caused downtime.
- Each external dependency must be documented and monitored.
path dependency
1/pˈæθ dɪpˈɛndənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
effect of past choices on present options
An idea in economics and social science that says what happened in the past strongly controls what is possible now.
例句
- The country’s energy system shows strong path dependency due to earlier investments in coal.
- Path dependency helps explain why some technologies survive even when better ones appear.
- Institutional reforms are hard because of political path dependency.
software dependency
1/sˈɔftwˌɛɹ dɪpˈɛndənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
required software component
A piece of software that another program must have so that it can run or build correctly.
例句
- This library is a key software dependency for our application.
- You should list every software dependency in the project file.
- Outdated software dependencies can create security risks.