obligation
- n.(已承诺的或法律等规定的)义务;责任;职责
复数： obligations
obligate 强迫,迫使 + -ion 行为,状态
obligationnoun
义务；职责；责任
the state of being forced to do sth because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.
You are under no obligation to buy anything.
你不必非买什么东西不可。
She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth.
她觉得没有义务告诉他实情。
I don't want people coming to see me out of a sense of obligation .
我不想让别人迫于无奈来看我。
We will send you an estimate for the work without obligation (= you do not have to accept it) .
我们将寄上工程估算，仅供参考。
（已承诺的或法律等规定的）义务，责任
something which you must do because you have promised, because of a law, etc.
to fulfil your legal/professional/financial obligations
履行法律 / 职业 / 财务责任
They reminded him of his contractual obligations.
他们提醒他注意合同规定的义务。
We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.
我们有道义责任保护环境。
obligation
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N-VAR 义务;责任
If you have an obligation to do something, it is your duty to do that thing.When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it...
老师布置作业时，学生通常认为完成作业是一种义务。
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N-VAR (照顾某人或保护某人利益的)义务，责任
If you have an obligation to a person, it is your duty to look after them or protect their interests.The United States will do that which is necessary to meet its obligations to its own citizens...
美国将为自己的公民尽其应尽的义务。
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PHRASE (广告中产品或服务)免费试用地，免费体验地
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.If you are selling your property, why not call us for a free valuation without obligation?...
如果您打算出售房产，何不打电话让我们作免费估价呢？
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- the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force;every opportunity, an obligation;every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
- we must instill a sense of duty in our children
- every right implies a responsibilit
- Synonym: duty responsibility
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- a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
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- a written promise to repay a debt
- Synonym: debt instrument certificate of indebtedness
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- a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
- Synonym: indebtedness
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- the state of being obligated to do or pay something
- he is under an obligation to finish the job
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The new law released employers from their obligation to recognize unions .
新的法律免除了雇主承认工会的义务。
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She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth .
她觉得没有义务告诉他实情。
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We have a moral obligation to protect the environment .
我们有道义责任保护环境。
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We will send you an estimate for the work without obligation .
我们将寄上工程估算，仅供参考。
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Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions .
政府至少在道义上有责任回应这些问题。
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I don 't want people coming to see me out of a sense of obligation .
我不想让别人迫于无奈来看我。
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You can review your policy in detail for a full 15 days without obligation .
您可以在15天的免费体验期内仔细审核保单细则。
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I have an ethical and a moral obligation to my client .
我对我的当事人负有道义上的责任。
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They felt under no obligation to maintain their employees .
他们觉得没有义务为员工提供生活费。
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When teachers assign homework , students usually feel an obligation to do it .
当老师布置家庭作业的时候，学生们通常觉得做作业是分内之事。
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Ministers are under no obligation to follow the committee 's recommendations .
部长不必非得听从委员会的建议。
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The United States will do that which is necessary to meet its obligations to its own citizens
美国将为自己的公民尽其应尽的义务。
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If you are selling your property , why not call us for a free valuation without obligation ?
如果您打算出售房产，何不打电话让我们作免费估价呢？
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The company has not fulfilled certain contractual obligations
该公司没有履行合同规定的某些义务。
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We are all prisoners of our childhood and feel an obligation to it
我们都无法忘记自己的童年时代，觉得仍然为它所缚。
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Regulations placed clear obligations on the landlord for the benefit of the tenant
为维护房客的利益，条例明确规定了房东负有的各项义务。
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Co-operation was more than just an attractive option , it was an obligation
合作不仅仅是诱人的选择，它也是一种责任。
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His commitments to the stepchildren will not reduce his obligation to his natural children .
他对继子女的关爱和投入不会减少他对亲生孩子的责任。
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South Carolina claimed the power to exempt its citizens from the obligation to obey federal law
南卡罗来纳州声称有权力免除该州公民遵守联邦法规的义务。
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Divorce releases both the husband and wife from all marital obligations to each other
离婚解除了夫妻双方相互之间所有的婚姻义务。
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In fact , greater resources are needed to meet these obligations .
事实上，履行这些义务需要更多的财力。
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Employees are under no obligation to buy any products from their own company .
员工没有义务购买本公司生产的产品。
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He kept the secret for her out of a sense of obligation .
他出于责任感而替她保守秘密。
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It is necessary for the member states to fulfil their obligations under the treaty .
成员国必须履行条约所规定的义务。
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They have to fulfil the obligations imposed on them by the treaties .
他们不得不履行条约规定的义务。
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The sons and daughters all consider it a moral obligation to look after their parents . ;
儿女们都认为应当孝敬父母。
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They are under to obligation to repay debts incurred by the old regime .
他们没有偿还旧债的义务。
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Every player is under an obligation to keep the rules .
每个选手都必须遵守这些规则。
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It is the obligation of citizens to perform military service .
依照法律服兵役是每个公民的义务。
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His social obligation compels him to make a round of visits .
他的社会职责使得他不得不进行一系列访问。
指法规、合同等规定的该做或不该做的事，含强制之意；也指因诺言、誓言等而必须要做的事。
Employees are under no obligation to buy any products from their own company.
员工没有义务购买本公司生产的产品。
They have to fulfil the obligations imposed on them by the treaties.
他们不得不履行条约规定的义务。
He kept the secret for her out of a sense of obligation.
他出于责任感而替她保守秘密。
In fact, greater resources are needed to meet these obligations.
事实上，履行这些义务需要更多的财力。
指会去做某事的保证或保证去做的事情。
The company made a commitment to quality.
该公司对质量作出承诺。
88 percent of respondents said marriage should be a lifelong commit-ment.
88%的受访者表示婚姻应该是一辈子的承诺。
She's got a lot of commitments.
她作出了多项承诺。
指在道义或法律上应尽的本分，强调自觉性；也指工作职责，此时通常用复数。
He feels it is his duty to help his neighbors.
他觉得帮助邻居是他的责任。
She was brought up to have a strong sense of moral duty.
她从小就被教育要有强烈的道德责任感。
Never forget your duty to your motherland.
切勿忘记你对祖国应尽的义务。
His duties included sweeping the lawn.
他的职责包括清理草坪。
指某人的工作职责或某事物的职能或功用。
Are you ready to perform your functions in your new job?
你准备好在新的工作岗位上履行职责了吗？
What's the function of this newly founded department?
这个新成立的部门的职能是什么？
指管控某人或某事物的责任、对不良事件所负的责任或工作职责，强调对他人的责任。
Generally speaking, a promotion means higher salary and more responsibility.
一般而言，升职意味着更多的薪水和更大的责任。
It's your responsibility to inform them of any changes.
如有任何变动，你有责任通知他们。
Who should accept full responsibility for the political crisis?
谁应该为这场政治危机负全责？
Her responsibilities include handing out brochures and answering the phone.
她的职责包括分发宣传册和接听电话。
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