owe
verb
Definitions of owe verb
debt(債務)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
to have a debt to someone for money borrowed or for goods or services provided.
欠（債）；欠（帳）；應給予
I am in debt to Janet for $50.
我欠珍妮特50美元。
We still have an outstanding balance of $1,000 on our car.
我們的車還欠1000美元未付。
I should buy you a drink for assisting me with my move.
我應該請你喝一杯，因為你幫我搬家。
attribute(歸因)
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)
to attribute success, happiness, or an achievement to someone or something.
將…歸功（於）；將…歸因（於）
I attribute my achievements to the education I received.
我將我的成就歸功於我所受的教育。
He survived due to the efforts of the hospital staff.
他之所以能活下來，要歸功於醫院工作人員的努力。
I am deeply grateful to my parents.
我對我的父母深感感激。
Idioms
- owe it to yourself
To have a duty to oneself to do something beneficial or enjoyable.
對自己好一點
• You've been working so hard; you really owe it to yourself to take a vacation.
你工作這麼努力，真的應該給自己放個假。
- I owe you (one)
Used to express gratitude to someone for their help, implying a future reciprocation of the favor.
我欠你人情（以表感謝）
• It was so wonderful of you to watch my children; I owe you one.
你幫我照顧孩子真是太棒了；我欠你一次。
- owe someone a living
To believe that one is entitled to financial support or a comfortable life without needing to work hard.
覺得別人養活是理所當然的
• He always complains about how hard his job is, as if everyone owes him a living.
他總是抱怨工作有多辛苦，好像每個人都欠他一份生活。