oblige
/əˈblaɪdʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6801 in the learning path
迫使；使负有义务
Definitions
v. Require someone to act because of rules or circumstances
迫使；使负有义务
v. Help someone by doing what they ask
帮忙；满足请求
Example
The sudden storm obliged us to stay indoors.
突如其来的暴风雨迫使我们待在室内。
Environmental regulations oblige manufacturers to reduce harmful emissions and report their progress to public authorities.
环境法规要求制造商减少有害排放，并向政府部门报告进展。
Collocations
- be obliged to do something
- happy to oblige
- much obliged
Word family
- obligation (n.)
- obligatory (adj.)
- obliging (adj.)
Synonyms
- compel
- require
Usage tip
be obliged to do表示被迫或有义务做某事。
FAQ
- What does oblige mean?
- Require someone to act because of rules or circumstances Help someone by doing what they ask
- How is oblige pronounced?
- UK /əˈblaɪdʒ/, US /əˈblaɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
