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ob·li·ga·tionBrE /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/NAmE /ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn/ noun [U] ~ (to do sth) the state of being forced to do sth because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc. 义务；职责；责任◆You are under no obligation to buy anything. 你不必非买什么东西不可。◆She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth. 她觉得没有义务告诉他实情。◆I don't want people coming to see me out of a sense of obligation. 我不想让别人迫于无奈来看我。◆We will send you an estimate for the work without obligation (= you do not have to accept it). 我们将寄上工程估算，仅供参考。 [C] something which you must do because you have promised, because of a law, etc. （已承诺的或法律等规定的）义务，责任 SYN commitment ◆to fulfil your legal/professional/financial obligations 履行法律/职业/财务责任◆They reminded him of his contractual obligations. 他们提醒他注意合同规定的义务。◆~ to do sthWe have a moral obligation to protect the environment. 我们有道义责任保护环境。Asking about obligation 咨询相关义务 When you are unsure about what is expected of you in a situation, you can ask about obligations. 不确定在某种情境下该做什么时可以询问应履行的义务： - ◆What time do we have to be home? 我们必须在什么时候回到家？
- ◆ Are we supposed to show our ID cards? 我们需要出示身份证吗？
- ◆ Is it necessary to apply for a visa? 有必要申请签证吗？
- ◆ Is there a legal obligation to wear a bike helmet here? 在这里骑自行车有没有法律规定要戴头盔？
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