be liable
US /bi ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
UK /bi ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
短语
1.
承担责任, 有义务
to be legally responsible for something
示例:
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The company will be liable for any damages caused by its products.
公司将对其产品造成的任何损害承担责任。
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You could be liable for a fine if you don't pay on time.
如果您不按时付款，可能会被处以罚款。
2.
容易, 很可能
to be likely to do something or to suffer from something
示例:
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If you don't wear a coat, you'll be liable to catch a cold.
如果你不穿外套，你很容易感冒。
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He's liable to get angry if you mention that topic.
如果你提到那个话题，他很可能会生气。
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