obligated
UK/ˈɒblɪɡeɪtɪd/US/ˈɑːblɪɡeɪtɪd/
释义
adj.
有义务的,有责任的
词源
概述
单词 obligated 源自拉丁语 obligatus,是 obligare 的过去分词形式。其词根结构清晰地描绘了“被捆绑朝向某事”的意象:ob(朝向)与 ligare(捆绑)结合,生动体现了“受义务或责任约束而必须采取行动”的核心概念。这一法律与道德责任的含义从拉丁语经由法语进入英语,保留了其原始的约束力与方向感。
例句
“I felt obligated to help him after all he had done for me.”
鉴于他为我所做的一切,我觉得有义务帮助他。
“Doctors are obligated by law to keep patient information confidential.”
法律要求医生对病人信息保密。
“You are not obligated to purchase anything after the free trial.”
免费试用后您没有义务购买任何产品。