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oblige

/əblaɪdʒ/

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to make someone do something because of a duty or rule

迫使；使有义务

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The contract may oblige the company to repair the equipment.
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合同可能要求公司负责修理设备。
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Pronunciation: /əblaɪdʒ/

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