凭
rely on; proof; according to; no matter
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to lean on; to rest against
Literally leaning one's body against an object.
He leaned wearily on the windowsill.
The old man sat leaning against a small table, gazing into the distance.
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Don't lean on the railing; it's dangerous.
She leaned against the doorframe, lost in thought.
The figure in the painting is leaning on the railing, looking into the distance.
verb
to rely on; to depend on; to count on
Abstract reliance on a person, thing, or circumstance.
Whether this matter can be accomplished depends entirely on you.
We can't rely solely on experience to solve this problem.
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His success depends entirely on his own hard work.
The team relied on this cohesion to get through the difficult times.
They won the clients' trust by relying on their integrity.
noun
evidence; proof; certificate
Refers to a tangible or documented basis for a claim.
Words alone are no proof; you have to produce evidence.
This is your proof of purchase; please keep it safe.
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Without solid evidence, you can't jump to conclusions.
He uses his diploma as proof of qualification when applying for jobs.
The contract is important evidence of both parties' rights.
preposition
by virtue of; based on; according to
Introduces the basis, means, or authority for an action.
The working people create the world by virtue of their wisdom and hands.
Payment is based on the ticket; no credit is given.
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Based on his experience, he judged this was not a good sign.
Visitors can enjoy a discount based on their student ID.
This conclusion was reached based on a large amount of data.
proper noun
a surname
Used as a Chinese family name.
My friend's surname is Ping.
Teacher Ping is our homeroom teacher.
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There aren't many famous historical figures with the surname Ping.
Excuse me, is Manager Ping in the office?
Most of the residents in this village have the surname Ping.
conjunction
no matter (who/what/how); regardless of
Used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that the main clause holds true under any circumstance.
No matter how fast you run, I can still catch up.
No matter what you say, I won't change my mind.
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No matter how bad the weather is, the match will proceed as scheduled.
No matter how busy he is with work, he always makes time to have dinner with his child.
No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must keep going.