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duty

/ˈdjuːti/ /duːti/

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noun

義務, 責務

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Examples :

"Paying taxes is a legal duty of every citizen. "

納税はすべての市民の法的義務です。

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noun

義務, 任務

The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.

Examples :

"I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."

私は午後6時から午前6時まで勤務です。

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関税, 税

A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

Examples :

"The country's government imposed a high duty on imported electronics to protect local manufacturers. "

その国の政府は、国内メーカーを保護するため、輸入電子機器に関税を課しました。

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義務, 責務

One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.

Examples :

"The student owed the library a duty for the overdue book. "

学生は、延滞した本の義務を図書館に負っていました。

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義務、敬意

Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.

Examples :

"The student showed duty to her teachers by always being respectful. "

生徒は常に敬意を払うことで、教師に義務を示しました。

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効率

The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).

Examples :

"The coal-powered water pump's duty was remarkably high, lifting 200 pounds of water one foot with every bushel of coal burned. "

石炭を動力とするウォーターポンプの効率は著しく高く、石炭1ブッシェルを燃やすごとに200ポンドの水を1フィート持ち上げました。

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