1. Democracy is predicated upon the rule of law. 民主是以法制为基础的。
2. Financial success is usually predicated on having money or being able to obtain it. 通常,先要有钱或能弄到钱才会获得财务上的成功。
3. Compulsory education laws predicated in part on the assumption that a child's emotional value made child labor taboo. 义务教育法的出现部分是基于下面的假设:孩子们的情感价值使得童工成为了一种禁忌。
4. You should listen to the local TV or radio before travelling, and consider changing or giving up your trip if dust storms are predicated. 你应该在旅行前看看当地的电视或听听广播,并考虑在预计沙尘暴即将来临时改变或放弃你的行程。