to fall back on
[phrase form: fall]
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依靠, 求助于
to rely on something or ask someone for help, particularly in situations where other options have failed
Transitive: to fall back on sb/sth
例子
When times are tough, I can always fall back on my savings to cover expenses.
当日子艰难时，我总是可以依靠我的储蓄来支付开销。
If the first plan does n't work out, we can fall back on the alternative strategy.
如果第一个计划不奏效，我们可以依靠替代策略。
