liable

[ˈlaɪəbl]
  • 释义
  • 有责任的;有义务的;有…倾向的;易…的;

  • 词义辨析
  • liable,apt,likely,prone,subject
  • 这些形容词都含“倾向于……的、易于……的”之意。
    liable指易于产生某种不利的结果,侧重偶然性,常表示警告或提醒。
    apt口语中常用,指自然的或习惯的倾向,无特殊的褒贬意味,常指在一般情况下发生的事。
    likely侧重可能性,用于指将来,预言希望或所不希望的结果。
    prone多用于人,着重其本性,或倾向于某种错误、弱点或不良行为等。
    subject指确实可以察觉的倾向,也就是总结出来的规律。
  • responsible,liable
  • 这两个形容词均有“对某人或某事负责的”之意。
    responsible指能熟练而出色地履行职责或完成任务,或指在出差错而对其原因有争执时承担过失。
    liable着重指在不履行债务等时应负法律责任或受罚。
  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    Educational practice is liable to sudden swings and changes.

    教学实践中经常会出现突然的变化与改革。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 2、

    Such a figure is liable to be attacked as a blasphemer.

    这样的人很容易被人抨击为亵渎神明。

    柯林斯例句
  • 3、

    Steroids are used to reduce the inflammation, which makes the muscles of the airways liable to constriction.

    类固醇用于消除可能导致气道肌肉收缩的炎症。

    柯林斯例句
  • 4、

    All adult males will be liable for conscription.

    所有成年男子都有义务应征入伍。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 5、

    As the killings took place outside British jurisdiction, the Ministry of Defence could not be held liable.

    谋杀案发生在英国司法管辖范围外,故国防部无须对其负责。

    柯林斯例句
  • 6、

    You will be liable for any damage caused.

    你必须对造成的任何损失负赔偿责任。

    《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 7、

    The right to demand payment from the endorser of a commercial paper when the first party liable fails to pay.

    追索权当有支付义务的第一方不能支付时,可以向商业票据的背书人要求支付的权力.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 8、

    The grain is liable to mildew when the humidity in the barn is too high.

    仓库里潮气太大,粮食就容易发霉.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 9、

    Any pitcher is liable to crack during a tight game.

    任何投手在紧张的比赛中都可能会失常.

    ——《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 10、

    They are liable to face more mistreatment if they complain to the police.

    如果他们向警方投诉,可能会受到更多虐待。

    柯林斯例句
  • 11、

    The Act states that anyone committing the offence is liable to imprisonment.

    这一法案规定任何犯下此罪的人都有可能被监禁.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 12、

    Children are liable to catch cold.

    小孩易患感冒.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 13、

    Religion is a diffuse topic liable to unending disputation whereas theism is not.

    宗教是一个容易引起无休止争论的弥散型话题,而有神论则不是.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 14、

    This is liable to cause misunderstanding.

    这容易引起误会.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 15、

    This area is liable to flooding.

    该地区易遭受水灾.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 16、

    He is liable to be reached by flattery.

    他容易被谄媚奉承所打动.

    ——《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 17、

    The insurance company should not be held liable for the wrongs of one of its agents.

    保险公司不应该为其中一名保险代理所犯的错误负责。

    柯林斯例句
  • 18、

    Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent.

    租金由承租人共同且分别承担。

    《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 19、

    People are liable to judge others from their own first impressions.

    人们容易用他们自己的最初印象来评价别人.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 20、

    One who works under the hot sun is liable to sunstroke.

    在炎热的阳光底下工作很容易引起中暑.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 21、

    He is liable to come today.

    他今天很可能要来.

    《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 22、

    You're liable to get cold if you are not careful.

    你若不当心就有可能感冒.

    《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 23、

    People who walk on the grass are liable to a fine.

    在草坪上行走要受罚.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 24、

    We are all liable to make mistakes when we're tired.

    我们疲劳的时候都容易出错.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 25、

    He is liable for the fault of his son.

    他应该为他儿子的过失负责.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 26、

    I am not liable for other people's debts.

    我对其他人的债务不负责任.

    《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 27、

    Tenants remain liable if they pass on their lease.

    如果房客将房子转租,他们仍承担责任。

    柯林斯例句
  • 28、

    To eat putrid food is liable to get sick.

    吃了腐败的食物容易生病.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》