读音

/ˈlaɪəbl/

释义

• 形容词: 有责任的，应负责的；可能遭受…的。例如: “He is liable for any damages caused by his actions.” (他应对他的行为造成的任何损害负责。)
• 动词: （尤指因法律）可能必须承担…的。例如: “If you sign this contract, you may become liable for large sums of money.” (如果你签了这份合同，你可能会对大笔金额负责。)

短语

• “liable to” 表示易于，可能遭受。例如: “The area is liable to flooding during heavy rains.” (这个地区在大雨期间容易发生洪水。)
• “liable for” 表示对…负责。例如: “Employees are liable for any loss or damage to company property.” (员工应对公司财产的任何损失或损坏负责。)

例句

• 形容词: “As the driver, you are liable if an accident occurs.” (作为驾驶员，如果发生事故，你要承担责任。)
• 动词: “The company could be liable to pay compensation to the victims.” (公司可能需要向受害者支付赔偿金。)

同义词

• responsible
• accountable
• answerable
• bound
• obligated