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

Loanword

onusother

=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.

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