onus — the responsibility or burden of proving something or taking action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the responsibility or burden of proving something or taking action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊnəs/
Korean meaning: 책임, 의무, 부담
Korean pronunciation: **오**너스
Example Sentences
- The onus is on you to explain why there's a pizza box under your bed.
- In court, the onus lies with the prosecution to prove guilt.
- Don't put the onus on me to remember your anniversary!
onus
NOUN//ˈoʊnəs//
the responsibility or burden of proving something or taking action
the responsibility or burden of proving something or taking action
The onus of choice: bonus or Venus guidance
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'onus'에서 직접 온 단어로, 원래 '짐, 부담'을 의미했습니다. 고대 로마에서 짐을 지고 다니는 노예들의 무거운 짐처럼, 현재는 '증명의 부담'이나 '책임'이라는 추상적 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The onus is on you to explain why there's a pizza box under your bed.”
“In court, the onus lies with the prosecution to prove guilt.”
“Don't put the onus on me to remember your anniversary!”
“The onus of environmental protection falls on every citizen.”
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