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| /əˈblaɪdʒ/ |
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| 1 | T usually passive formal to force someone to do something because it is the law , a rule , or a duty （以法律、规定或责任）迫使 |
| be/feel obliged to do sth Employers are legally obliged to pay the minimum wage. 雇主必须依法支付最低工资。 |
| They felt obliged to offer him hospitality. 他们觉得有义务要款待他。 |
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| 2 | I/T to help someone by doing something that they have asked you to do 帮（…的）忙 |
| The fans wanted more goals, and Ferguson duly obliged. 球迷们希望多进几个球，弗格森及时地满足了他们的愿望。 |
| happy/glad/willing to oblige If there’ s anything else I can do, I’ m always happy to oblige. 如果还有什么我能做的话，我永远乐意效劳。 |
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| - | I would be obliged (if) very formal
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| used when you are asking someone politely to do something |
| （如果…的话）我将很感激 |
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| I would be obliged therefore to receive your instructions on this matter. 因此，这件事如果能得到您的指教我将很感激。 |
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| - | much obliged formal
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| used for thanking someone politely |
| 非常感谢的 |
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| I’ m much obliged to you. 我对您表示万分感谢。 |
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