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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. 義務

    When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it. 老師佈置家庭作業時，學生們通常感覺做作業是一種義務。

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

    The United States will do that which is necessary to meet its obligations to its own citizens. 美國會盡其對國民應盡的義務。

  • 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. 無義務地

    If you are selling your property, why not call us for a free valuation without obligation. 如果你打算出售房産，爲什麽不打電話讓我們做個免費的評估呢。

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剑桥词典

    B2 [ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]
    the fact that you are obliged to do something
    義務；責任；職責
    [ 動詞後麪接一個帶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 . 如果你沒有簽郃同，你就沒有義務付給他們錢。
    You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education . 法律槼定你有義務確保自己的孩子接受教育。
    [ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
    something that you must do
    必須要做的事情
    I don't have time to do his work for him - I have too many obligations as it is. 我沒有時間幫他乾活兒——我自己的事還多得做不完呢。

    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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