If so, it was her duty to set her young man free.

如果是这样，她有责任释放她的年轻人。

Anyone with public duties sets themselves up for attack.

【set】任何担任公职的人都有可能招致批评。

Mrs. Lynde wouldn't go; she said horse racing was an abomination and, she being a church member, thought it her bounden duty to set a good example by staying away.

林德太太不会去；她说赛马是可憎的，作为一名教会成员，她认为远离赛马是她义不容辞的责任。