onus

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GRE Collins 1

n an onerous or difficult concern

n. 负担, 责任, 义务, 过失, 耻辱
[法] 责任, 义务, 负担

Collins 星级

13,968

BNC 频率

20,348

使用频率

onus 源于拉丁语，意为“负担”或“责任”。可以联想到“负担”这个概念，帮助理解其含义。

例句

1. The onus is on the teacher to ensure all students understand the material.

教师有责任确保所有学生理解课程内容。

2. It is the onus of the company to provide a safe working environment for its employees.

公司有责任为员工提供安全的工作环境。

3. When making a decision, the onus is on you to consider all possible outcomes.

在做决定时，你有责任考虑所有可能的结果。