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ob·li·gate /ˈɒblɪɡɪt,-ɡeɪt/ vt. | a. I /ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/ vt. 1. [常用被动语态,后接不定式]使在道义上(或法律上)负有责任,使负有义务 He felt obligated to visit his parents. 他感到有责任去探望父母。 2. [常用被动语态]强使 Don't feel obligated to answer. 不必认为非回答不可。 3. 施恩惠于,使感激 I am obligated to David for his help. 我很感激戴维的帮助。 4. 〈美〉指定(财产、款项等)作偿还债务之用
II a. 1. 有责任的,有义务的;必须的 2. 【生】专性的,固性的 Obligate parasites are completely dependent upon living hosts. 专性寄生虫完全依赖活的宿主生存。 [<L obligāre to oblige] |