单词 | liability |
释义 | li·abil·ityBrE /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ NAmE /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ noun (plural 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 ) |
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