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li·abil·ityBrE /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/NAmE /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ noun (li·abil·ities) [U] ~ (for sth) | ~ (to do sth) the state of being legally responsible for sth （法律上对某事物的）责任，义务◆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。 [C, usually sing.] (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。 [C, usually pl.] 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。 ➡ compare asset (2) |