obligation
UK/.ɒbli'geiʃәn/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
n.
Something one is bound to do by law, promise, or duty
义务，责任
n.
The state of being bound by such a duty
（负有义务的）约束状态
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of oblige: ob- (onto) + ligāre (bind) + -ation = the duty that's tied onto you, or the state of being so bound. It's the rope itself, named.
Root lig still carries 18 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.legal obligation法律义务
- 2.moral obligation道德义务
- 3.under no obligation没有义务
- 4.fulfil an obligation履行义务
Example Sentences
- 1.
You are under no obligation to buy anything today.
- 2.
Paying taxes is a legal obligation, not a choice.
- 3.
She felt a strong moral obligation to tell the truth.