依托

yī tuō

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to rely on
to depend on
support

Definition

依靠，凭借；也指作为依靠的人或事物。

To rely on, to depend on; also refers to the person or thing that one relies on.

Usage

可作动词，后接宾语；也可作名词。常用于正式或书面语，表示依靠某种力量、资源或基础。

Can be used as a verb, followed by an object; or as a noun. Commonly used in formal or written language to indicate reliance on some power, resource, or foundation.

Examples

1 这个项目依托先进技术，取得了成功。 (This project relied on advanced technology and achieved success.)
2 他失去了经济依托，生活变得困难。 (He lost his financial support and life became difficult.)
3 企业依托互联网平台进行营销。 (Companies carry out marketing relying on Internet platforms.)
4 这项研究依托于大量的实验数据。 (This research depends on a large amount of experimental data.)
5 老人以子女为依托，安度晚年。 (The elderly rely on their children to spend their later years in peace.)

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