indebtedness
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/ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/
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/ɪnˈdetɪdnəs/
A feeling of gratitude for help or support received.
I feel a great sense of indebtedness to my teacher for her guidance.
我对我的老师给予的指导感到非常感激。
The state of owing money or being in debt.
The country's indebtedness to international banks is a serious concern.
该国对国际银行的债务是一个严重的问题。