responsible
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/rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/
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/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
having the job or duty to do something or care for someone
Parents are responsible for keeping their children safe.
父母有责任保护孩子的安全。
being the one who did something wrong
The person responsible must be found and held accountable.
必须找到责任人并追究其责任。
being the cause of something
Poor weather was responsible for the delay.
恶劣天气是延误的原因。
able to be trusted and relied on
She is a very responsible person who always keeps her promises.
她是一个非常可靠的人,总是信守承诺。
involving important duties that require trust
He holds a responsible job that requires careful decision-making.
他担任一个需要谨慎决策的重要职务。
having to explain your actions to someone in authority
The committee is responsible to the board for all decisions.
委员会的所有决定都需向董事会负责。