obligeo•blige /ə'blaɪdʒ/

vt 正式

1. 常用被动 强迫(某人)做事，使履行义务

• Employers are obliged to pay employees on time. 雇主有义务按时支付雇员的工资。

• He felt obliged to meet his old friend at the airport. 他觉得应该去机场接他的老朋友。

2. 施恩于；使感激

• I'm much obliged to your help. 我非常感谢你的帮助。

vi 施恩惠

• If you need any help, I'd be ready to oblige. 如果你需要，我随时会提供帮助。