liable
🇺🇸
/ˈlaɪəbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪəbl/
adjective
C1
legally responsible for paying for something
If you break it, you are liable for the cost.
如果你弄坏了它，你就要承担费用。
C1
likely to happen or do something
This old roof is liable to leak when it rains.
这个旧屋顶下雨时很可能会漏水。
R
likely to be affected by something
Without proper training, you are liable to make mistakes.
没有适当的培训，你很容易犯错。
R
likely to be legally punished
Those who break the rules are liable to fines.
违反规则的人可能会被罚款。
R
required by law to do something
All adults are liable to serve on a jury if called.
所有成年人如果被传唤，都有义务担任陪审员。
translation
有赔偿责任的, 易发生的, 易受影响的, 应受处罚的, 有义务的