responsibility
/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ · /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #1895 in the learning path
责任；负责
Definitions
n. The duty to manage something or answer for its results.
责任；负责
n. A task or duty that you are expected to handle.
职责；应尽的义务
Example
Feeding the dog is your responsibility this weekend.
这个周末喂狗是你的责任。
Governments and businesses share responsibility for reducing waste, but individuals also have an important role to play.
政府和企业共同承担减少废物的责任，但个人也发挥着重要作用。
Collocations
- take responsibility for
- a sense of responsibility
- accept responsibility
- share responsibility
Word family
- responsible (adj.)
- responsibly (adv.)
- irresponsible (adj.)
- irresponsibility (n.)
Synonyms
- duty
- obligation
Usage tip
泛指责任常不可数；具体职责可数；后常接for。
FAQ
- What does responsibility mean?
- The duty to manage something or answer for its results. A task or duty that you are expected to handle.
- How is responsibility pronounced?
- UK /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/, US /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
