[, ]a legal or moral duty to do sth（法律上或道义上的）义务，责任◆The industry has an obligation to establish a pension scheme.这行业有责任制订养老金计划。◆He is under no obligation to reveal sales figures.他没有义务透露销售数字。◆We will send you an estimate for the work without obligation (= you do not have to accept it).我们会给你寄一份工程估算单，仅供参考。obligations [] something that a person or an organization has to do, because of a promise, a law or rule, etc.（已承诺的或法律规定等的）义务，责任◆The bank is unable to meet its financial obligations.这家银行无力偿还其金融债务。◆We are committed to fulfilling our obligations to our creditors.我们承诺履行我们对债权人的义务。⨁to fulfil / meet your obligations履行义务⨁contractual / financial / legal / professional obligations合同规定的／金融／法律／职业责任tax obligation