| 单词 | liability |
| 释义 | liability —liability /ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ə.t̬i/ noun (RESPONSIBILITY) C1 [U] the fact that someone is legally responsible for something: » He denies any liability for the damage caused.Thesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibilityliabilities [plural] SPECIALIZEDF0 debts: » The business has liabilities of £2 million.→ COMPARE ASSET(Cf. ↑asset)Thesaurus+: ↑AccountingThesaurus+: ↑Borrowing, lending and debt• • • Extra Examples:» Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.» She assumed liability for the accident.» He denies any liability for maintaining the machinery.» Who has liability for health and safety round here?» She must accept liability for the damage.noun [S] (RISK) ► C1 something or someone that causes you a lot of trouble, often when they should be helping you: » After a certain age, a car's just a liability.» Sue always manages to upset somebody when we go out - she's a real liability.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impeding |
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