the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force;"we must instill a sense of duty in our children" "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"
the proper sphere or extent of your activities;"it was his province to take care of himself"
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one"s conduct;"he holds a position of great responsibility"
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中英词源
responsibility 责任
来自 responsible,有责任的。
responsibility (n.)
"condition of being responsible," 1787, from responsible + -ity. Meaning "that for which one is responsible" is from 1796. Related: Responsibilities.
词态变化
复数 responsibilities;
权威造句
1. He wants companies to follow the European model of social responsibility.
他希望各公司能够以欧洲公司为榜样，承担社会责任。
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2. Responsibility and moderation were to be the keynotes of their foreign policy.
责任和克制将是他们外交政策的核心。
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3. Carrington held a position of responsibility within the government.
卡林顿在政府机构身居要职。
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4. It was his responsibility for foreign affairs that gained him international prestige.
他在负责处理外交事务的过程中赢得了国际声望。
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5. She had shared responsibility for her brother since girlhood.
