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Obligate to Meaning in English

expression

ˈɑbɫəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
AHB-luh-gayt tuh / tuh / tih
ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/ /tˈuː
OB-li-gayt TOO

释义

To make someone feel they must do something because of a rule, law, or promise.

用法与细微差别

More formal than 'force to' and often used in legal, contractual, or official situations. Common with passive forms: 'be obligated to'. Be careful not to confuse with 'oblige', which is similar but more common in British English.

例句

Employees may be obligated to follow company rules.

basic

I'm obligated to tell the truth, even if it's difficult.

natural

Are we obligated to respond to every email?

natural

The contract obligates us to finish the project on time.

basic

Parents are often obligated to provide for their children.

basic

They felt obligated to help their neighbors after the storm.

natural