n. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
n. work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
n. a government tax on imports or exports
n. 责任, 关税, 职务, 尊敬
[化] 职责
1. It is my duty to help my parents with household chores.
我有责任帮助父母做家务。
2. Every citizen has a duty to vote in elections.
每个公民都有在选举中投票的义务。
3. The soldier felt a strong sense of duty to protect his country.
这名士兵感到强烈的责任感，要保护他的国家。