responsibility

duty, obligation, responsibility, function

这些名词都有“义务”或“职责”之意。
duty: 指按道德和法律的标准，一个人永远要尽的义务，强调自觉性。
obligation: 指道义上或法律上对他人的义务，强调强制性。也指因作出承诺而被迫履行的某种义务。
responsibility: 指任何义务、职责、责任或职务上所应尽的本分，强调对他人的责任。
function: 指因职务或职业关系去履行某种职责。

名词 responsibility:

1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force- John D.Rockefeller Jr
   同义词：duty, obligation
2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities
   同义词：province
3. a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
   同义词：responsibleness

1. The captain is absolved from all blame and responsibility for the shipwreck.
   那位船长被免除了因船只失事而遭致的非难和罪责。
2. You can't retreat from the responsibility in this affair.
   你不能回避在这一事件中的责任。
3. The prescription of drugs is a doctor's responsibility.
   开药方是医生的职责。
4. I made a mistake and I will assume responsibility for it.
   我错了，我愿为此承担责任。
5. The manufacturers disclaim all responsibility for the damage caused by misuse.
   因使用不当造成的损坏，生产厂家不负任何责任。
6. I'll bear full responsibility for the consequences.
   我将对后果承担全部责任。
7. It's my responsibility to lock the doors.
   我负责锁门。