onus
UK/ˈəunəs/US/'әunәs/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A burden of responsibility or duty placed on someone.
责任，义务，负担
Root Breakdown
Loanwordonusother
=onus
Common Collocations
- 1.onus of responsibility责任的负担
- 2.onus of proof举证的责任
Example Sentences
- 1.
The onus of responsibility falls on the project manager to ensure success.
- 2.
The legal onus of proof rests with the prosecution in criminal cases.