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li·a·ble /ˈlaɪəbl/
a.
1. 会…的，有…倾向的；〈美口〉可能的
We are all liable to make mistakes. 我们都会犯错误。
Difficulties are liable to occur. 困难可能发生。
We are liable to be in Chicago next week. 下星期我们可能在芝加哥。
2. 有…危险的，可能遭受…的；易患…的 (to)
The south of Iceland is always liable to earthquakes. 冰岛南部常遭地震。
He is liable to heart attacks. 他容易发心脏病。
3. 负有(法律)责任的，有义务的；应付(税)的；应受罚的；可占用(或扣押)的
be liable for military service 有义务服兵役
He was liable for his employees' accidents. 他应对雇工的工伤事故负责。
He is liable for this debt. 他有责任还清这笔债。
People who walk on the grass are liable to a fine of ￡5. 践踏草地者应罚款5英镑。
All his property is liable to pay his debts. 他的全部财产可扣押以抵偿债务。
[<Ang-Fr < OFr lier to bind < L ligāre + -ABLE] |