obligation

[ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn]
  • 释义
  • 义务,责任;

  • 词义辨析
  • obligation, duty
  • 这两个词都指“义务”, duty多指“永远的义务”,如duty to one's country; obligation指临时性或一次性的义务,如obligation to wipe the car。
  • obligation, responsibility
  • obligation仅指对他人应尽的职责和义务,没有对自己应尽的责任的含意; responsibility则指一个人必须对后果负责的职责或义务。
  • duty,obligation,responsibility,function
  • 这些名词都有“义务”或“职责”之意。
    duty指按道德和法律的标准,一个人永远要尽的义务,强调自觉性。
    obligation指道义上或法律上对他人的义务,强调强制性。也指因作出承诺而被迫履行的某种义务。
    responsibility指任何义务、职责、责任或职务上所应尽的本分,强调对他人的责任。
    function指因职务或职业关系去履行某种职责。
  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    She is under an obligation to her adoptive mother.

    她有义务赡养她的养母.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 2、

    She is under an obligation to her adoptive father.

    她有义务赡养她的养父.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 3、

    The court laid the young thief under an obligation to report to the police station once a week.

    法院强迫那个小偷每周向警察局报到一次.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 4、

    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。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 5、

    The insurer who fails to perform the obligation must shoulder corresponding liability.

    保险人违反抗辩义务,必须承担相应的法律责任.

    ——期刊摘选
  • 6、

    You have a contractual obligation to finish the building this month.

    你受合同的约束,要在本月完成这项建筑.

    ——期刊摘选
  • 7、

    It is the obligation of citizens to perform military service.

    服兵役是每个公民的义务.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 8、

    Their frequent invitation places us under an obligation to invite them to our house for a change.

    他们经常邀请我们,我们只好礼尚往来邀请他们到我们家.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 9、

    I cannot, however, let this opportunity pass without expressing my deep obligation to Dr. Hooker.

    但是我不能失此机会, 不向霍克博士表示深切的感谢.

    辞典例句
  • 10、

    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。

    辞典例句
  • 11、

    He was relieved of the obligation to pay his debt.

    他被免除了还债的义务。

    辞典例句
  • 12、

    Every player is under an obligation to keep the rules.

    每个选手都必须遵守这些规则.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 13、

    She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth.

    她觉得没有义务告诉他实情。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 14、

    He absolved me from further obligation.

    他解除了我更多的责任.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 15、

    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。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 16、

    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。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 17、

    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?

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 18、

    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。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 19、

    Our school should be the security organs have completed the requirements of this obligation.

    我们的学校应该是公安机关已完成的要求,这一义务.

    期刊摘选
  • 20、

    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。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 21、

    We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.

    我们有道义责任保护环境。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 22、

    You are under no obligation to buy anything.

    你不必非买什么东西不可。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 23、

    They dispensed her from obligation.

    他们免除了她的义务.

    《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 24、

    to fulfil your legal/professional/financial obligations

    履行法律 / 职业 / 财务责任

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典
  • 25、

    The obligation was thrust on him.

    这责任是强加给他的.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 26、

    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.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 27、

    You're under obligation to care her.

    你有义务照顾她. responsibility指 “由于法律、职业或道德等的要求而应尽的责任”,含有 “ 法津上对后果负责任”的意味,如:

    《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 28、

    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。

    柯林斯高阶英语词典
  • 29、

    To pay taxes is an obligation.

    纳税是一义务.

    期刊摘选
  • 30、

    They reminded him of his contractual obligations.

    他们提醒他注意合同规定的义务。

    牛津高阶英汉双解词典