含义
“Depend on sb/sth to do sth” 是一个常见的英语结构，表示“依靠/依赖某人或某物去做某事”。 它强调的是对他人或外部条件的信任或期待，以完成某个动作或任务。
结构说明
- depend on + 人（sb） + to do sth：依靠某人去做某事
- depend on + 物（sth） + to do sth：依靠某物来实现某事（较少见，多用于拟人化或技术场景）
例句
- We depend on our teacher to explain the grammar clearly.
- She depends on her alarm clock to wake her up every morning.
- The success of the project depends on the team to deliver on time.
注意事项
1. 不要与 “depend on sb/sth doing sth” 混淆。后者通常用于描述状态或结果，而非主动行为。
2. “Depend on” 后面不能直接跟 that 从句；如需使用从句，应改用 “It depends on whether...” 等结构。
常见错误
- ❌ I depend on he to finish the report.
✅ I depend on him to finish the report. - ❌ We depend on that he will help us.
✅ It depends on whether he will help us.