English Dictionary

duty

/ˈdjuːti/

noun

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do. / The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task. / A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

It is my duty to take care of my family.

意味（1）

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

We don't have a duty to keep you here.

意味（2）

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

I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am.

意味（3）

A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

customs duty; excise duty

意味（4）

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

Take that which is thy duty, and goo thy waye.

意味（5）

(obsolete) Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.

my duty to you

意味（6）

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).