n. 〔门、盖子等上的〕铰链，合叶
v. 给…装铰链
hinge on/upon sth 取决于
The door had been pulled off its hinges. 门从铰链上扯下来了。
His political future hinges on the outcome of this election. 他的政治前途取决于这次选举的结果。
His success hinges on how well he does at the interview. 他能否成功要看他在面试中的表现。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/