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单词 onuses
释义

onus

noun

ˈō-nəs How to pronounce onus (audio)
1
[Latin — more at onerous]
a
: burden entry 1
b
: a disagreeable necessity : obligation
c
: blame
d
: stigma
2
[New Latin onus (probandi), literally, burden of proving] : burden of proof
put forth a theory that left the onus squarely on him

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Understanding the etymology of onus is not at all burdensome; it's as simple as knowing that English borrowed the word—spelling, meaning, and all—from Latin in the 17th century. We can also add that it's a distant relative of the Sanskrit word for "cart" (a vehicle that carries a burden). English isn't exactly loaded with derivatives of Latin onus, but the root did give us onerous ("troublesome") and exonerate ("to clear from accusation or blame"—thus, "to unburden"). Additionally, our legal language has onus probandi, which is often shortened to onus. It means "burden of proof"—that is, the obligation of proving a disputed assertion in a court of law.

Synonyms

  • blot
  • brand
  • slur
  • smirch
  • smudge
  • spot
  • stain
  • stigma
  • taint
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Example Sentences

Consumers should be able to limit the use of information beyond what's essential to complete a transaction. There are two principal ways to do this: Web sites can permit them to "opt in," or explicitly grant advance permission to share information. Or they can put the onus on consumers to "opt out" if they don't want information shared. Consumer Reports, May 2000 These laws got the regulatory ball rolling, but the onus was on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that additives were safe. Amy Rosenbaum Clark, Vegetarian Times, March 1995 It is not the scions of Yale and Harvard who apply to become FBI agents and construction workers and civil servants and cops who bear the onus of this reverse discrimination. Thomas B. Edsall, Washington Post, 9-15 Mar. 1992 hoping to avoid the onus of failure by lowering expectations ahead of time he perpetually tries to shift the onus for any mistakes onto other team members
Recent Examples on the Web The onus to integrate with fellow board members shouldn’t just fall on newcomers. Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 29 July 2022 In many states, if funds end up going bust because of that strategy, the onus of meeting payout requirements will fall on the shoulders of taxpayers, found a study by the Boston Federal Reserve. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 14 July 2022 After all, the onus of inclusivity should not fall solely on the shoulders of runners from marginalized groups. Emilia Benton, SELF, 5 Apr. 2022 The unit is still largely young and unproven arms, and unless more quality relievers are brought in, the onus will fall on the rotation to pick up the load and give the Cubs quality innings. Meghan Montemurro, chicagotribune.com, 15 Mar. 2022 Even so, the onus is on the worker to advocate for themselves. Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 The onus is on me, and everyone involved who wants diversity in U.K. cinemas to support the film. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 Brown also believes the onus should be on developers and studios, suggesting preservation could and should be integrated into the approval process. WIRED, 21 Aug. 2022 Swimply's terms of service also recommend this, and make clear that the onus is on hosts to comply with any applicable laws or licensing requirements. Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

onuses

noun

plural of onus
as in stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace hoping to avoid the onus of failure by lowering expectations ahead of time

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stains
  • taints
  • stigmas
  • guilts
  • blots
  • smirches
  • shames
  • smudges
  • brands
  • slurs
  • black eyes
  • obloquies
  • spots
  • disreputes
  • odiums
  • stigmata
  • disesteems
  • discredit
  • disgraces
  • opprobriums
  • corruptions
  • ignominies
  • dishonors
  • infamies
  • depravities
  • debaucheries
  • immoralities
  • iniquities
  • reproaches
  • vices
  • sins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • awards
  • honors
  • chastities
  • credits
  • rights
  • goods
  • purities
  • modesties
  • reputes
  • probities
  • honesties
  • glories
  • rectitudes
  • fames
  • renowns
  • legitimacies
  • integrities
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