- indebtedness (to somebody) (formal)
the feeling of being grateful to somebody/something for their help, advice, influence, etc. His deep indebtedness to Karen Burton is acknowledged in this book. 这本书承认了他对凯伦·伯顿（Karen Burton）的深切感谢。
the position of owing money to other countries, organizations or people Today we are living in an era of indebtedness. 今天，我们生活在负债时代。 personal/private/corporate indebtedness 个人/私人/企业债务