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源自中古英语 'endetten',来自古法语 'endetter'(使负债),由 'en-'(使)和 'dette'(债务)组成,最终源于拉丁语 'debitum'(债务)。
❶ 表示因得到帮助或恩惠而心怀感激,常用于表达对某人或某事的深深谢意。
“I am deeply indebted to my teacher for her guidance.”
(我对老师的指导深表感激。)
“We are indebted to the volunteers for their hard work.”
(我们对志愿者的辛勤工作心怀感激。)
❶ 指因欠债而负有偿还义务,通常用于财务或法律语境。
“The company is heavily indebted to several banks.”
(公司欠多家银行巨额债务。)
“He became indebted after taking out multiple loans.”
(他在申请多笔贷款后负债累累。)
indebted to — 表示对某人或某事心怀感激或负有责任,常用于正式或书面表达。
“The success of this project is indebted to everyone's hard work.”
(这个项目的成功归功于每个人的辛勤工作。)