() (about companies, governments, etc.) owing money to other countries or organizations （指公司、政府等）负债的◆The scheme provides relief for heavily indebted countries. 这项计划为严重负债的国家提供减免。◆Several insurance companies are indebted to the bank. 几家保险公司欠下银行债务。▸inˈdebtedness
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[] ◆The board has focused on reducing the level of indebtedness of the group. 董事会注重降低集团的负债水准。◆a rise in consumer indebtedness 消费者负债增加