rely
/rɪˈlaɪ; rɪ`laɪ/ v
(pt, pp relied) [Ipr]
~ on/upon sb/sth (to do sth)
1 count or depend on sb/sth 指望或依赖某人[某事物]
Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers for help/to help us. 现今人们越来越依赖计算机协助工作.
I relied on you(r) coming early. 我指望你早来.
You can rely upon it that it will rain this weekend. 你放心好了, 本周末一定下雨.
She cannot be relied on to tell the truth. 别指望她能说真话.
2 have trust or confidence in sb/sth 信任或信赖某人[某事物]
You can rely on me to keep your secret. 你尽管相信我一定为你保密.