duty : 指按道德和法律的标准,一个人永远要尽的义务,强调自觉性。
It is my duty to report it to the police.
把这事报告给警方是我的责任。
your duties as a parent
你作为父母的责任
to do your duty for your country
为祖国尽己任
obligation : 指道义上或法律上对他人的义务,强调强制性。也指因作出承诺而被迫履行的某种义务。
She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth.
她觉得没有义务告诉他实情。