How do you use "duty" in a sentence?

It's my duty to inform you of your rights. The customs duty on alcohol is quite high. The night nurse comes on duty at eight o'clock.

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Q: What does "duty" mean?

A moral or legal obligation, or a tax on goods 'Duty' refers to a moral or legal obligation, something one is required or expected to do. It can also mean a tax on imported goods, or the tasks associated with a job. The phrase 'on duty' means currently working.

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Significado: A moral or legal obligation, or a tax on goods

责任，义务，关税

deber, obligación, impuesto

義務、責務、関税

의무, 직무, 관세

'Duty' refers to a moral or legal obligation, something one is required or expected to do. It can also mean a tax on imported goods, or the tasks associated with a job. The phrase 'on duty' means currently working.

「duty」指道德或法律上的义务，即某人被要求或期望做的事情。它也可以指进口商品的税收，或与工作相关的任务。短语「on duty」意味着正在工作。

«Duty» se refiere a una obligación moral o legal, algo que uno está obligado o se espera que haga. También puede significar un impuesto sobre bienes importados, o las tareas asociadas con un trabajo. La frase «on duty» significa que actualmente está trabajando.

「duty」は、道徳的または法的な義務、つまり行うことが要求または期待されることを指します。また、輸入品にかかる税金や、仕事に関連する任務を意味することもあります。「on duty」というフレーズは、現在勤務中であることを意味します。

'duty'는 도덕적 또는 법적 의무, 즉 해야 하거나 하도록 기대되는 것을 의미합니다. 수입품에 부과되는 세금이나 직업과 관련된 업무를 뜻하기도 합니다. 'on duty'는 현재 근무 중이라는 의미입니다.

Ejemplos

It's my duty to inform you of your rights.
告知您的权利是我的职责。
Es mi deber informarle de sus derechos.
あなたの権利をお知らせするのが私の義務です。
당신의 권리를 알려드리는 것이 저의 의무입니다.
The customs duty on alcohol is quite high.
酒类的关税相当高。
El impuesto aduanero sobre el alcohol es bastante alto.
アルコールにかかる関税はかなり高いです。
주류에 대한 관세는 상당히 높습니다.
The night nurse comes on duty at eight o'clock.
夜班护士八点开始值班。
La enfermera de noche entra de servicio a las ocho.
夜勤の看護師は8時に勤務を開始します。
야간 간호사는 8시에 근무를 시작합니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Anglo-French 'dueté', from Old French 'deu' (owed), from Latin 'debitus' (owed), past participle of 'debēre' (to owe). Related to 'debt', 'debit', and 'due'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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