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 contract obliges both parties to fulfill their agreed-upon responsibilities.
契約は、双方が合意した責任を果たすことを義務付けます。
The law obliges citizens to pay taxes on their income.
法律は市民に所得に対する税金の支払いを義務付けています。
02
手伝う, 親切にする
to provide assistance or do a favor for someone
Transitive: to oblige sb
例
She obliged her neighbor by watering their plants while they were away on vacation.
彼女は休暇中に隣人の植物に水をやることで、彼らに恩義を施した。
He obliged his colleague by covering her shift at work when she fell ill.
彼は同僚が病気になった時、仕事のシフトをカバーすることで同僚に恩を売った。
語彙ツリー
disoblige
obligate
obligatory
oblige
