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culpable

/ˈkʌlpəbəl/

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1 · adjective

deserving blame for wrongdoing

应受责备的；有罪责的

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The inquiry found the manager culpable for the safety failure.
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调查认定经理应为安全事故负责。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkʌlpəbəl/

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