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duty

/ˈdjuːti/ /duːti/

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noun

Обязанность

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Examples :

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

Уплата налогов - юридическая обязанность каждого гражданина.

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Обязанность, долг

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."

Я на дежурстве с 18:00 до 6:00.

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Пошлина, тариф

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. "

Правительство страны ввело высокую пошлину на импортную электронику для защиты местных производителей.

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Долг, обязанность

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

Examples :

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

Студент был должен библиотеке задолженность за просроченную книгу.

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Долг, уважение

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

Examples :

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

Студентка проявила уважение к своим учителям, всегда оставаясь почтительной.

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Эффективность

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. "

Эффективность угольного водяного насоса была поразительно высокой, поднимая 200 фунтов воды на один фут с каждым сожженным бушелем угля.

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