liable
英 /ˈlaɪəbl/ 美 /ˈlaɪəbl/
- adj. 很可能遭受…的Likely to experience something, especially something unpleasant.
- adj. 负有法律责任的Legally responsible for something, especially damage or payment.
These old pipes are liable to burst in winter.
这些旧水管在冬天很容易爆裂。
Employers may be held liable for injuries caused by unsafe conditions in the workplace.
雇主可能须对工作场所不安全条件造成的伤害承担法律责任。
搭配
liable to do something 很可能做某事liable for damages 负有损害赔偿责任be held liable 被认定负有法律责任
辨析提示
liable to后接动词表可能；liable for表责任。
词族
liability (n.)
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