obligate

US /ˈɑːb.lɪ.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɑːb.lɪ.ɡeɪt/
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使负有义务, 强迫

make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action

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The contract obligates us to complete the work by next month.
合同规定我们必须在下个月前完成工作。
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He felt obligated to help his family.
他觉得有义务帮助家人。
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bindcompelrequireforceconstrain
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有义务的, 专性的

restricted to a particular condition or course of action

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He felt obligate to follow the rules.
他觉得有义务遵守规则。
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The bacteria are obligate anaerobes.
这些细菌是专性厌氧菌。
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boundcompelledrequiredforcedconstrained
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