liable
英 ['laɪəb(ə)l]
美['laɪəbl]
- adj. 有责任的，有义务的；应受罚的；有…倾向的；易…的
英英释意
- 1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant;
- "he is apt to lose"
- "she is liable to forget"
- 2. subject to legal action;
- "liable to criminal charges"
- 3. (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with;
- "liable to diabetes"
- 4. held legally responsible;
- "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
双语例句
- 1. Offenders will be liable to a seven-year prison term.
- 违犯者可判处7年监禁。
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- 2. Educational practice is liable to sudden swings and changes.
- 教学实践中经常会出现突然的变化与改革。
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- 3. Such a figure is liable to be attacked as a blasphemer.
- 这样的人很容易被人抨击为亵渎神明。
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- 4. Tenants remain liable if they pass on their lease.
- 如果房客将房子转租，他们仍承担责任。
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- 5. You know you are liable to be cross-examined mercilessly about the assault.
- 你要清楚他们可能会就这起人身侵犯案毫不留情地盘问你。
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