| 单词 | indebted |
| 释义 | indebted (once / 531 pages) adj When you’re indebted to someone, you owe that person something. It could be that you owe money, or it could be you’re just grateful for a nice thing the person did. You probably notice a big chunk of the word indebted is made up of the words “in debt.” If you’re indebted to someone you are indeed in debt — for either money or gratitude. You might be indebted to your credit card company, meaning you owe them money. Then you might be indebted to your mom when she gives you a small loan to pay the bill, meaning you owe her gratitude for bailing you out. WORD FAMILYindebted: indebtedness+/debt: debts, indebted/indebtedness: indebtednesses USAGE EXAMPLESEtihad owns a 29 percent stake in Air Berlin after stepping in to support the heavily indebted airline. Washington Times(Dec 16, 2016) This will be fast relief for indebted industrial companies. Wall Street Journal(Dec 09, 2016) It’s a minor effort overly indebted to its references. Los Angeles Times(Dec 08, 2016) 1adj owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc Syn obligated caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course 2adj under a legal obligation to someone Syn obligated caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course |
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