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obligation

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柯林斯词典

    obligation /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ (obligations)

  • 1. N-VAR If you have an obligation to do something, it is your duty to do that thing. 义务

    When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it. 老师布置家庭作业时，学生们通常感觉做作业是一种义务。

  • 2. N-VAR If you have an obligation to a person, it is your duty to take care of them or protect their interests. 义务; 责任

    The United States will do that which is necessary to meet its obligations to its own citizens. 美国会尽其对国民应尽的义务。

  • 3. PHRASE In advertisements, if a product or a service is available without obligation, you do not have to pay for that product or service until you have tried it and are satisfied with it. 无义务地

    If you are selling your property, why not call us for a free valuation without obligation. 如果你打算出售房产，为什么不打电话让我们做个免费的评估呢。

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剑桥词典

    B2 [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
    the fact that you are obliged to do something
    义务；责任；职责
    [ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] If you have not signed a contract , you are under no obligation to (= it is not necessary to) pay them any money . 如果你没有签合同，你就没有义务付给他们钱。
    You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education . 法律规定你有义务确保自己的孩子接受教育。
    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
    something that you must do
    必须要做的事情
    I don't have time to do his work for him - I have too many obligations as it is. 我没有时间帮他干活儿——我自己的事还多得做不完呢。

    例句
  • Beach operators do not have a legal obligation to provide against injury or drowning .
  • One has an obligation to one's friends .
  • It's her moral obligation to tell the police what she knows .
  • Are you under a contractual obligation to any other company ?
  • You have a legal obligation to inform the police about the crash .
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