liable
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/ˈlaɪəbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪəbl/
legally responsible for paying for something
If you break it, you are liable for the cost.
如果你弄壞了它,你就要承擔費用。
likely to happen or do something
This old roof is liable to leak when it rains.
這個舊屋頂下雨時很可能會漏水。
likely to be affected by something
Without proper training, you are liable to make mistakes.
沒有適當的培訓,你很容易犯錯。
likely to be legally punished
Those who break the rules are liable to fines.
違反規則的人可能會被罰款。
required by law to do something
All adults are liable to serve on a jury if called.
所有成年人如果被傳喚,都有義務擔任陪審員。