answerable
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/ˈænsərəbl/
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/ˈɑːnsərəbl/
required to give an explanation to someone in charge
As a manager, she was answerable to the board of directors for her decisions.
作为经理,她需要向董事会对她的决定负责。
responsible and willing to face the consequences of one's actions
The team leader is answerable for the project's success or failure.
团队负责人需要为项目的成功或失败负责。
capable of being answered or responded to
The question was answerable with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
这个问题可以用简单的'是'或'否'来回答。