1 PHR-MODAL 很可能 When something is liable to happen, it is very likely to happen. 很可能
2 ADJ-GRADED 有…危险的；可能遭受…的；有…倾向的 If people or things are liable to something unpleasant, they are likely to experience it or do it. 有…危险的；可能遭受…的；有…倾向的
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She will grow into a woman particularly liable to depression. [+ to]
她长大成人后会特别容易患抑郁症。
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Steroids are used to reduce the inflammation, which makes the muscles of the airways liable to constriction. [+ to]
类固醇用于消除可能导致气道肌肉收缩的炎症。
3 ADJ [verb-link ADJ] （在法律上）有责任的，有义务的 If you are liable for something such as a debt, you are legally responsible for it. （在法律上）有责任的，有义务的
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The airline's insurer is liable for damages to the victims' families. [+ for]
航空公司所投的保险公司有责任向受害者家属赔付损害赔偿金。
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As the killings took place outside British jurisdiction, the Ministry of Defence could not be held liable.
谋杀案发生在英国司法管辖范围外，故国防部无须对其负责。
SYN responsible, accountable, amenable, answerable
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He is claiming damages from London Underground, which has admitted liability but disputes the amount of his claim.
他正向伦敦地铁公司索赔。该公司承认负有责任，但对索赔金额持有异议。
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