What does liable mean?

Likely to experience something, especially something unpleasant. Legally responsible for something, especially damage or payment.

How is liable pronounced?

UK /ˈlaɪəbl/, US /ˈlaɪəbl/.

/ˈlaɪəbl/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5451 in the learning path

很可能遭受…的

adj. Likely to experience something, especially something unpleasant.

很可能遭受…的

adj. Legally responsible for something, especially damage or payment.

负有法律责任的

These old pipes are liable to burst in winter.

这些旧水管在冬天很容易爆裂。

Employers may be held liable for injuries caused by unsafe conditions in the workplace.

雇主可能须对工作场所不安全条件造成的伤害承担法律责任。

liable to后接动词表可能；liable for表责任。

What does liable mean?: Likely to experience something, especially something unpleasant. Legally responsible for something, especially damage or payment.
How is liable pronounced?: UK /ˈlaɪəbl/, US /ˈlaɪəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.