obligation
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4819 in the learning path
义务；责任
Definitions
n. Something you must do for legal or moral reasons
义务；责任
Example
You have no obligation to buy anything here.
你没有义务在这里购买任何东西。
Employers have a legal obligation to provide safe working conditions and protect employees from preventable harm.
雇主有法律义务提供安全的工作条件，并保护员工免受可预防的伤害。
Collocations
- legal obligation
- moral obligation
- fulfil an obligation
- under no obligation
Word family
- oblige (v.)
- obligatory (adj.)
- obliged (adj.)
Synonyms
- duty
- responsibility
Usage tip
常用have an obligation to do，表示有义务做。
FAQ
- What does obligation mean?
- Something you must do for legal or moral reasons
- How is obligation pronounced?
- UK /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/, US /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
