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liable

/laɪəbəl/

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1 · adjective

legally responsible for something

负有法律责任的；有义务的

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The company is liable for damage caused by its equipment.
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公司要对其设备造成的损害承担法律责任。
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Pronunciation: /laɪəbəl/

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