音标

英 [ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn]；美 [ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn]

意思

义务；责任；职责；债务；恩惠 。强调因为法律、道德、合同等因素而必须做某事的要求。

造句

We have an obligation to protect the environment for future generations.（我们有义务为后代保护环境。）

Parents have a legal obligation to provide for their children.（父母有法定的义务抚养子女。）

As a citizen, you have an obligation to obey the law.（作为一名公民，你有义务遵守法律。）

The company has an obligation to pay its employees on time.（公司有义务按时支付员工工资。）

I feel an obligation to help my friend in trouble.（我觉得有责任帮助陷入困境的朋友。）

His obligation to the project forced him to work overtime.（他对这个项目的责任迫使他加班。）

We should fulfill our obligation to support the elderly.（我们应该履行赡养老人的义务。）

The obligation of confidentiality is clearly stated in the contract.（合同中明确规定了保密义务。）

Teachers have an obligation to educate and guide their students.（教师有义务教育和引导学生。）

Paying taxes is an obligation that every citizen must fulfill.（纳税是每个公民必须履行的义务。）

初学英语怎么运用

口语运用

日常道德讨论：在和朋友、家人聊天时，探讨道德责任相关话题。例如：“Do you think we have an obligation to give up our seats to the elderly on the bus?（你觉得在公交车上我们有义务给老人让座吗？）”

校园生活交流：在学校里谈论学生职责。比如：“We have an obligation to keep the classroom clean.（我们有义务保持教室整洁。）”

写作运用

议论文写作：在论述社会现象、个人行为准则等主题时，阐述义务的重要性。例如：“In modern society, everyone has an obligation to contribute to social harmony.（在现代社会，每个人都有义务为社会和谐做贡献。）”

书信写作：在正式信件中提及责任义务相关内容。比如：“As a member of this organization, you have an obligation to abide by its regulations.（作为本组织的一员，你有义务遵守其规章制度。）”

学习积累

结合实例记忆：把“obligation”和具体的法律义务、道德义务实例联系起来，如纳税义务（tax obligation），增强记忆效果。

对比近义词：将“obligation”与“duty”“responsibility”对比，分析它们在语义和用法上的细微差别，准确运用词汇。