oblige

US /əˈblaɪdʒ/

UK /əˈblaɪdʒ/

强制, 使负有义务

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

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Doctors are obliged to keep patients' records confidential.

医生有义务对患者记录保密。

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The law obliges employers to provide a safe working environment.

法律规定雇主必须提供安全的工作环境。

帮助, 满足

do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them

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Would you oblige me by opening the window?

您能帮我开一下窗户吗？

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He was always ready to oblige his friends.

他总是乐于帮助他的朋友。