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indebted

UK //ɪnˈdet.ɪd//US //ɪnˈdet̬.ɪd//

词源

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)。

adjective

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。)

同义词:grateful, obliged, thankful, beholden, in debt

常见短语

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。)