The act of binding oneself by a social, moral or legal tie. 承受约束；承担责任。 Any duty imposed by law, by promise, etc. 义务；责任((to))。 To ply taxes is an obligation. 纳税是一种义务。 He has an obligation to support his family. 他有养家的责任。 A written deed or bond by which one binds himself under penalty to do a thing; a contract. 【法律】契约(书) A condition or feeling of being bound legally or ethically; a condition or feeling of social indebtedness. 受束缚；有义务；感恩；欠人情((to))。 I feel an obligation to you for your help. 我很感谢你的帮忙。 put (sb) under (an) obligation 对(人)施恩惠；使(人)负义务。 under (an) obligation to 对...负有义务。 |