
好词典

源自中古法语 'liable'(有责任的),最终来自拉丁语 'ligare'(绑定)。
❶ 指法律或财务上的责任或义务,表示个人或组织需要承担某种后果或赔偿。
“The company accepted liability for the accident.”
(公司承认对事故负有责任。)
“He denied any liability for the damage caused.”
(他否认对造成的损害负有任何责任。)
❶ 指可能带来问题或不利影响的人或事物,常带有负面含义。
“His lack of experience became a liability to the team.”
(他缺乏经验成了团队的负担。)
“The old equipment is more of a liability than an asset.”
(这些旧设备与其说是资产不如说是累赘。)
limited liability — 有限责任,指股东或成员对公司债务只承担有限度的责任。
“They formed a limited liability company to protect their personal assets.”
(他们成立了有限责任公司以保护个人资产。)
civil liability — 民事责任,指因违反民事法律而需要承担的法律责任。
“The doctor faced civil liability for medical malpractice.”
(这位医生因医疗事故面临民事责任。)