a.

1. 依靠的；依賴的[（+on/upon）]
   I'll never be dependent on anyone again.

   我再也不依賴任何人了。

2. 取決於……的[（+on/upon）]
   Success is dependent on your efforts and ability.

   成功與否得看你的努力和能力。

3. 隸屬的，從屬的
   a dependent territory

   屬地

4. 懸垂的，吊著的

n.[C]【美】

1. 受撫養者；受撫養的家屬
2. 【古】扈從，侍從

adj.

1. (dependent on) contingent on or determined by.
2. relying on someone or something for financial or other support.
   ▸ (dependent on) unable to do without:

   dependent on drugs.
3. Grammar  subordinate to another clause, phrase, or word.

n.