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1.amount to 共计；意味着

If he goes on like this, he'll never amount to anything.
如果他一味这样下去, 他将一事无成。

Such aids amount to economic aggression.
这种援助其实是经济侵略。

2.rely on 信赖；依赖；依靠；信任

He can rely on my support when the crunch comes.
关键时刻，他可以依靠我的支持。

Most poultry farmers have to rely on commercially manufactured feeds.
多数饲养家禽的农场主不得不依赖商业化生产的饲料。

3.attempt to 尝试，企图；试图做某事

These feelings are likely to make people attempt to overthrow the system.
这些情绪有可能促使人们想要推翻现行的体制。

The action seemed a clumsy attempt to topple the Janata Dal government.
这一试图推翻人民党政府的行动似乎缺乏策略。