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liability

UK //ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti//US //ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti//

词源

源自中古法语 'liable'(有责任的),最终来自拉丁语 'ligare'(绑定)。

noun

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。)

同义词:responsibility, obligation, burden, handicap, drawback

常见短语

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。)