obligation

.ɒbli'geiʃәn
四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. the state of being obligated to do or pay something
n. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
n. a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply

中文翻译

n. 义务, 责任, 约束, 契约, 恩惠, 债务
[经] 待付款, 债务, 义务

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BNC 频率
2,988
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记忆技巧

obligation 由词根 ob-（表示对某事的反应或约束）和词缀 -ligation（与绑定、连接相关）构成，整体意思是“被束缚的状态”，即“义务、责任”。

例句

1. You have an obligation to help your family.
你有责任帮助你的家人。
2. Students have an obligation to complete their assignments on time.
学生有义务按时完成作业。
3. It is our obligation to protect the environment for future generations.
保护环境是我们对未来世代的责任。

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