obligated
UK/ˈɒblɪgeɪtɪd/US
TOEFLC2
释义
adj.
Bound by law or conscience to do something; required
有义务的,有责任的
词根拆分
词根派生源自 oblige(ob- 加之于上 + ligāre 绑):「被绑在义务上」。美式英语常用;表「有义务」时英式英语多用 'obliged'。
词根 lig 还连着 18 个词例句
- 1.
Employees feel obligated to answer emails after hours.
员工觉得有义务在下班后回复邮件。
- 2.
You are not obligated to sign anything right now.
你现在没有义务签署任何东西。