① dependable可靠的,可信賴的。
It is dependable information. 這是可靠消息。
I need someone dependable to take over the work. 我需要可靠的人接管這項(xiàng)工作。
② dependent依靠的,依賴的;取決于……的。
She is dependent on the earnings of her children. 她靠子女的工資收入生活。
Success is dependent on hard work. 成功取決于勤奮。