obligation

• 名词，指法律、道德或社会上的义务、责任，即必须做某事的要求或承诺。

A noun referring to a duty, commitment, or moral or legal requirement to do something.

1. Moral or legal dutyB1formal

   A duty or commitment that one is bound to fulfill, either by law, morality, or social convention.

   义务

   • Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
   • The contract imposes a legal obligation on both parties.
   • He felt a moral obligation to help his friend.

   同义词burdenchargecommitmentdutyliabilityonusrequirementresponsibility

   反义词choicediscretionoptionprivilegeright

2. Financial responsibilityB2formal

   A financial commitment or debt that must be repaid.

   财务义务

   • The company has an obligation to pay its employees on time.
   • She fulfilled her financial obligation by paying off the loan.
   • The mortgage is a long-term obligation for the homeowner.

   同义词commitmentdebtdueencumbranceliability

   反义词assetcreditreceivable

3. Social expectationB1informal

   Something that is expected of someone due to social norms or relationships.

   义务

   • There is a social obligation to attend family gatherings.
   • He felt an obligation to return the favor.
   • Inviting them was more of an obligation than a pleasure.

   同义词commitmentdutyresponsibility

   反义词choicefreedomoptionright