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.
我對我的老師給予的指導感到非常感激。
The state of owing money or being in debt.
The country's indebtedness to international banks is a serious concern.
該國對國際銀行的債務是一個嚴重的問題。