obligation [ˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃn]

n.义务，责任

The manufacturer has not fulfilled the terms of his obligation. 生产商还没有履行合同责任的条款。

搭配：

under an obligation to do sth. 有做……的义务

We are under an obligation to help. 我们有义务帮忙。

lay/put sb. under (an) obligation 施恩惠，使负义务

Damaging the goods puts you under an obligation to buy them. 你损坏了这些商品，你就得都买下来。

undertake an obligation 承担义务

Nor would we undertake an obligation to concert US-Soviet actions toward third countries. 我们也不承担协调美苏针对第三国行动的义务。

辨析：

obligation 协定或法律规定的责任

They felt under no obligation to maintain their employees. 他们觉得没有义务为员工提供生活费。

commitment 承诺（有时是口头的），承认承担的义务

It is an open question how long that commitment can last. 这一承诺能维持多久还不确定。

duty 从道德、伦理出发要承担的责任

She failed in her duty. 她没有履行她的职责。

responsibility 比duty正式，语意强，伦理上非履行不可的责任

She had shared responsibility for her brother since girlhood. 她还是个小姑娘的时候就分担起照顾弟弟的责任。

blame 因过失而必须承担的责任或指责

Everyone must accept their share of the blame. 每个人都必须承担自己的那份责任。

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解析四级词汇：join

解析四级词汇：earn

解析四级词汇：hang

解析四级词汇：facility

解析四级词汇：debate

解析四级词汇：gamble

解析四级词汇：calculate