英 [ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n] 美 [ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn]
n. （法律上或道义上的）义务，责任；恩惠，人情债；（承诺付款等的）合同，契约；必须要做的事情
复数obligations
obligation /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/ CET4 TEM4
有变体名词 If you have an obligation to do something, it is your duty to do that thing. 义务
When teachers assign homework, students usually feel an obligation to do it.
老师布置家庭作业时，学生们通常感觉做作业是一种义务。
有变体名词 If you have an obligation to a person, it is your duty to take care of them or protect their interests. 义务; 责任
The United States will do that which is necessary to meet its obligations to its own citizens.
美国会尽其对国民应尽的义务。
习语 In advertisements, if a product or a service is available without obligation, you do not have to pay for that product or service until you have tried it and are satisfied with it. 无义务地
If you are selling your property, why not call us for a free valuation without obligation.
如果你打算出售房产，为什么不打电话让我们做个免费的评估呢。
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
every right implies a responsibility ; every opportunity, an obligation ; every possession, a duty
同义词： duty / responsibility
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
he is under an obligation to finish the job
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
同义词： indebtedness
a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
责任-引用次数：1339
The second part is the expatiation of the obligation of the directors.
第三部分是关于董事的民事赔偿责任及责任的限制与免除的论述。
参考来源董事义务与民事赔偿责任研究
义务-引用次数：504
The right and the obligation of a tax payer are not balance; the law for tax is under development.
5．纳税人的权利和义务不对等。
参考来源飞腾公司的两年
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只要这个资金拥有者违抗法定义务(Obligation)就是犯警。庄家们就是这样的资金拥有者，他们悄悄地加入，悄悄地退出，通过垄断筹码以及交易本事和其他方式达到获利的目的。
关于责任(Obligations)的约定，在一般规范条款中占了相当大的比重。这里所说的责任等同于义务，是合同当事人及合同中约定的第三方（证书信赖者）在认证...
... nyse’s composite index 纽约股票生意业务综合指数 obligation 契约,债券 outstanding 拖欠的 ...
前面已经提到， 模态包括四类，按照模态正负之分，其中允许（Rights）和职责（Obligation）是正模态， 禁止（Prohibition）和免除责任（Dispensation）是负模态，而模态优先元政策就是用来 定义在默认情况下到底是正模态优...
We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.
我们有道义责任保护环境。
She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth.
她觉得没有义务告诉他实情。
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions.
政府至少在道义上有责任回应这些问题。
but that,by our frame of government, that principle has not been made one of legal obligation;
VOA : special.2009.02.09
As we've been talking about, I think we have a strong obligation to save life where we can do so.
就像我们一直所讲的，我想我们,有责任尽我们所能来拯救生命。
人性课程节选 : 普林斯顿公开课
And I conclude that we do have an obligation, to give significantly to help the world's poor.
我认为，我们的确有责任，慷慨地捐赠，来帮助世界上的贫困人口。
人性课程节选 : 普林斯顿公开课
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell says the cancellation was not a snub, but was caused by the prime minister's obligation to parliament.
VOA : standard.2009.12.11
The president told the audience at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville that the United States has an obligation to its latest war dead.
VOA : standard.2009.10.26
Information Minister Mohammad al-Momani argued that the government had a "moral obligation" to protect minority and individuals rights.
Of the seventy-one, five were general obligation bonds and 66 were non-GO (revenue) bonds.
But because benefits are contractually guaranteed, the obligation to cover any funding shortfall lies with taxpayers.