to oblige
01
義務付ける, 強制する
to make someone do something because it is required by law, duty, etc.
Ditransitive: to oblige sb to do sth
例
The invitation obliged him to attend the formal event.
招待状は彼に正式なイベントへの出席を義務付けた。
02
手伝う, 親切にする
to provide assistance or do a favor for someone
Transitive: to oblige sb
例
After a heavy snowfall, he obliged his elderly neighbor by shoveling snow from her driveway.
大雪の後、彼は年老いた隣人のために車道の雪かきをして助けました。
語彙ツリー
disoblige
obligate
obligatory
oblige
