something, typically a sum of money, that is owed or due
(尤指金钱)债务
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I paid off my debts 我还清了债务
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[mass noun]
a way to reduce Third World debt .减少第三世界债务的方法。
[mass noun]the state of owing money
欠债
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the firm is heavily in debt .公司债台高筑。
[usu. in sing.]a feeling of gratitude for a service or favour
恩义
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we owe them a debt of thanks .我们受他们的恩惠尚未感谢。
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be in someone's debt owe gratitude to someone for a service or favour 欠某人人情债;受某人的恩惠
"Middle English dette: from Old French, based on Latin