A: It is incumbent upon you to follow my orders. B: Why, what gives you the authority to say such? incumbent a. 1.成为责任的,有义务的;2.现任的,在职的 n. 现任者,在职者 A: I need you to go on a business trip. Naturally we will reimburse you for all expenses that you incur. B: Sure, when and where would you like me to go? incur vt. 招致,遭受,引起 A: I will be eternally indebted to my parents for giving me an education. B: Yes, you are lucky, they have been very supportive. indebted a. 感激的,受惠的,蒙恩的 A: When will you return? B: I m not sure, I m going away for an indefinite length of time. indefinite a. 1.无限期的;2.不明确的,含糊的 A: Is your accent indicative of your region? B: Yes, I think that I speak in a fairly typical way. indicative a. 1. 标示的,指示的,象征的;2.陈述的,直陈的 n. 陈述语气 A: Paul tends to indict everyone that disagrees with him. B: I disagree! indict |