liability
US /ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
名词
1.
责任, 债务
the state of being responsible for something, especially by law
示例:
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The company accepted full liability for the accident.
公司承担了事故的全部责任。
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The new law limits the liability of property owners.
新法律限制了业主责任。
2.
负担, 不利因素
a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage
示例:
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His inexperience makes him a liability to the team.
他的经验不足使他成为团队的负担。
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The old building is a financial liability due to high maintenance costs.
由于高昂的维护费用，这座旧建筑是一个财政负担。
3.
负债, 债务
(usually in the plural) a thing for which someone is responsible, especially a debt or financial obligation
示例:
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The company's balance sheet shows its assets and liabilities.
公司的资产负债表显示了其资产和负债。
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They have significant financial liabilities from their previous business.
他们之前的业务有大量的财务负债。
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