释义 |
obligatory obligatory /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tər.i/ aep /-tɔːr-/ adjective
1 C1 describes something you must do because of a rule or law, etc.: » The medical examination before you start work is obligatory.» [+ to infinitive] The statute made it obligatory for all fit males between 14 and 60 to work.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsThesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibility2 C2 expected because it usually happens: » Some secret service agents turned up, all wearing the obligatory raincoat and hat.Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trapping |