新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

obligation

英  [ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • obligations

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 义务

    If you have an obligation to do something, it is your duty to do that thing.

    双语例句

    例:

    When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it.

    老师布置家庭作业时,学生们通常感觉做作业是一种义务。

    2[C, U 有变体名词] 义务 , 责任

    If you have an obligation to a person, it is your duty to take care of them or protect their interests.

    双语例句

    例:

    The United States will do that which is necessary to meet its obligations to its own citizens.

    美国会尽其对国民应尽的义务。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • without obligation

    1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.

    双语例句

    例:

    If you are selling your property, why not call us for a free valuation without obligation.

    如果你打算出售房产,为什么不打电话让我们做个免费的估价呢。

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