Definition
赖以 is a formal verb phrase meaning 'to rely on something as a basis or means for something else'. It always appears after the thing relied upon (in the pattern 'X 赖以 Y', meaning 'X relies on Y to...'), and usually combines with abstract nouns or verbs like 生存, 发展, 维持. It's less flexible than everyday 依靠 — you won't use it for physical support or for specific people.
v.p.
(formal) to rely on (as a basis or means for some outcome)
Examples
- 赖以。Shuǐ shì shēngmìng lài yǐ shēngcún de zhòngyào zīyuán.Water is an important resource that life relies on for survival.
- 赖以。Zhège qǐyè lài yǐ jìshù chuàngxīn lái bǎochí jìngzhēnglì.This company relies on technological innovation to stay competitive.
- 赖以。Nóngyè lài yǐ wěndìng de qìhòu tiáojiàn cáinéng fēngshōu.Agriculture depends on stable climate conditions to have a good harvest.
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