dependence

名词 dependence:

1. lack of independence or self-sufficiency
   同义词：dependance, dependency
2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
   同义词：addiction, dependance, dependency, habituation

1. Are the Hawaiian Islands a dependence of the USA?
   夏威夷群岛是美国的属地吗？
2. Find a job and end your dependence on your parents.
   找个工作，别再依赖你的父母了。

dependence 也作 de.pend.ance

n.（名词）
The state of being dependent, as for support.
依赖：如为支持而依靠的状态

Subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired.
依附，附属的状况：隶属于非常需要或渴望的某人或某事
Trust; reliance.See Synonyms at trust
信任；信赖参见 trust
The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.
附属：被其他事情决定、影响或控制
A compulsive or chronic need; an addiction:
上瘾：一种难以抑制的或长期慢性的需要；上瘾：
例句：
an alcohol dependence.
酒瘾