liability
US /ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
名詞
1.
責任, 義務
the state of being responsible for something, especially by law
例:
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The company accepted full liability for the accident.
会社は事故の全責任を負った。
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The new law limits the liability of property owners.
新しい法律は不動産所有者の責任を制限する。
2.
不利な点, 負担
a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage
例:
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His inexperience makes him a liability to the team.
彼の経験不足はチームにとって不利な点だ。
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The old building is a financial liability due to high maintenance costs.
古い建物は高い維持費のため財政的な負担となっている。
3.
負債, 債務
(usually in the plural) a thing for which someone is responsible, especially a debt or financial obligation
例:
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The company's balance sheet shows its assets and liabilities.
会社の貸借対照表には資産と負債が示されている。
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They have significant financial liabilities from their previous business.
彼らは以前の事業から多額の財政的負債を抱えている。
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