rely
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.
Speak to your father and tell him that you are already doing well in the subject of your choice. If you like, remind him that many women have chosen to work in fields that were not used to accepting women. You can point out that Florence Nightingale opene