obligation
US /ˌɑː.bləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɑː.bləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
1.
义务, 责任
an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment
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He has a moral obligation to help his family.
他有帮助家人的道德义务。
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Paying taxes is a legal obligation.
纳税是一项法律义务。
2.
义务, 约束
the condition of being morally or legally bound to do something
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He is under no obligation to tell them anything.
他没有义务告诉他们任何事情。
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The company is under a contractual obligation to deliver the goods by Friday.
公司有合同义务在周五前交货。