liability
n
1 [U] ~(for sth) state of being liable (对某事物)有责任或义务
liability for military service 服兵役的义务
Don't admit liability for the accident. 不要承认对事故有责任.
2 [C] (infml 口) handicap 妨碍; 不利
Because of his injury Jones was just a liability to the team. 琼斯负了伤, 成为全队的累赘. Cf 参看 asset.
3 liabilities [pl]
debts; financial obligations 债; 债务.
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