- [uncountable]
the state of being legally responsible for something (法律上对某事物的)责任,义务 - liability (for something)
The company cannot accept liability for any damage caused by natural disasters. 该公司对自然灾害造成的任何损失概不承担责任。 - liability to somebody
The company has liabilities to its employees. 这家公司欠员工的债。 - liability to do something
The defendant admitted liability to compensate the claimant. 被告承认有责任赔偿原告。
Extra ExamplesThey have denied liability for the accident. 他们否认对事故负有责任。 They have no legal liability for damage to customers' possessions. 他们对客户的财物损失不负有任何法律责任。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- full
- legal
- strict
- …
- have
- accept
- acknowledge
- …
- liability for
- liability (for something)
- [countable, usually singular] (informal)
a person or thing that causes you a lot of problems 惹麻烦的人(或事) Since his injury, Jones has become more of a liability than an asset to the team. 琼斯负伤以来,与其说他是全队的骨干倒不如说他已成为队里的累赘。 The debate on immigration is proving to be something of a liability for the Prime Minister. 关于移民的辩论被证明是首相的一项责任。
- [countable, usually plural]
the amount of money that a person or company owes 欠债;负债;债务 The company is reported to have liabilities of nearly $90 000. 据说公司负债近 9 万美元。 Our financial advisers will concentrate on minimizing your tax liabilities and maximizing your income. 我们的财务顾问将全力帮你尽可能减少纳税,增加收入。
Extra ExamplesThere is enough money to cover existing liabilities. 有足够的钱偿还现有欠债。 an assessment of the company's financial liabilities 对这家公司金融债务的评估
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- substantial
- financial
- tax
- …
- have
- take on
- take over
- …
- liability to