obligate
/ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/ · /ˈɑːbləɡeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5647 in the learning path
使负有义务；迫使
Definitions
v. To require someone to do something legally or morally.
使负有义务；迫使
adj. Needing particular conditions or resources to survive.
专性的；必须依赖的
Example
Does this agreement obligate me to pay every month?
这份协议是否规定我必须每月付款？
Environmental regulations obligate manufacturers to dispose of hazardous waste safely rather than transfer responsibility to local communities.
环境法规要求制造商安全处置危险废物，而不是将责任转嫁给当地社区。
Collocations
- obligate someone to do something
- legally obligated
- obligate parasite
Word family
- obligation (n.)
- obligatory (adj.)
- obligated (adj.)
- oblige (v.)
Synonyms
- bind
- compel
Usage tip
形容词用于生物学，末尾读/ɡət/；有义务用obligated。
FAQ
- What does obligate mean?
- To require someone to do something legally or morally. Needing particular conditions or resources to survive.
- How is obligate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/, US /ˈɑːbləɡeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
