reliance

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɹɪˈlaɪəns/

Noun

countable uncountable dated

The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust. / The condition of being reliant or dependent. / (dated) Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

Japanese Meaning

（誰かまたは何かに）依存すること、信頼する行為 / 他者への依存状態、頼っている状態 / （古風な意味で）頼るべきもの、信頼の根拠

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Her reliance on public transportation made her late to the meeting when the buses were delayed.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

バスが遅れたため、公共交通機関に頼った結果、彼女は会議に遅刻しました。

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Sense（1）

The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.

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Sense（2）

The condition of being reliant or dependent.

The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.

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Sense（3）

(dated) Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

The boat was a poor reliance.

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Sense（4）

A person or thing which relies on another.

reliances

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