liable

'laiәbl

四级六级考研雅思 Collins 2

s. subject to legal action
s. (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
s. held legally responsible

a. 有义务的, 应负责的, 有...倾向的
[法] 有责任的, 可受处理的, 应受罚的

Collins 星级

3,300

BNC 频率

8,305

使用频率

liable 由词根 liab-（意为“负担”）和后缀 -able（意为“能够”）组成，整体意思是“能够承担责任的”。

例句

1. He is liable to forget his keys if he is in a hurry.

如果他很匆忙，他可能会忘记他的钥匙。

2. The company is liable for any damages caused by its products.

公司对其产品造成的任何损害负责。

3. If you don't pay your bills, you may be liable for late fees.

如果你不支付账单，你可能会被收取滞纳金。