释义
adj. 很可能遭受…的
Likely to experience something, especially something unpleasant.
adj. 负有法律责任的
Legally responsible for something, especially damage or payment.
例句
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。
常用搭配
- liable to do something ｜ 很可能做某事
- liable for damages ｜ 负有损害赔偿责任
- be held liable ｜ 被认定负有法律责任
词族
- liability (n.)
用法提示
liable to后接动词表可能；liable for表责任。
常见问题
- liable 是什么意思？
- adj. 很可能遭受…的；adj. 负有法律责任的
- liable 怎么发音？
- 英音 /ˈlaɪəbl/，美音 /ˈlaɪəbl/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
