owe

• 动词，表示有义务偿还欠下的钱或物，或表示因受到恩惠、帮助而应当感激或回报。

A verb used to indicate the obligation to pay or repay someone for something received, or to be indebted for a favor or benefit.

不规则动词

1. Financial debtA2formal

   To be obligated to pay or repay someone for money or goods received.

   欠债

   • I owe my friend $20 for the concert tickets.
   • She owes the bank a large sum of money.
   • He still owes me for the dinner we had last week.

2. Moral or emotional debtB1formal

   To feel gratitude or a sense of obligation towards someone for their help or kindness.

   感激

   • I owe my success to my parents' support.
   • She owes him an apology for her harsh words.
   • We owe a great deal to the volunteers who helped us.

3. Attribution or originB2formal

   To have something as a result of someone or something else.

   归因于

   • The discovery owes much to years of research.
   • He owes his life to the quick actions of the paramedics.
   • The company owes its growth to innovative technology.

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