Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #5194
accountability
责任；问责
核心释义
the state of being responsible for something and expected to explain or justify one's actions
- 1.
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
- 2.
对某人或某项活动的责任
responsibility to someone or for some activity
- 3.
An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences.
- 4.
An acceptance of good faith of one's responsibility for something and of its consequences.
- 5.
The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of property, documents, or funds.
问责；追究责任；责任感；担当；保管责任；会计责任；对某人或某项活动的责任；负有责任
用法In use
The manager emphasized the importance of accountability in completing projects on time.
用法提示：此处accountability表示“问责制”，作为名词使用。
As a team leader, she takes full accountability for the group's performance.
用法提示：此处accountability表示“责任”，作为名词使用。
The new policy increases accountability among public officials.
用法提示：此处accountability表示“问责”，作为名词使用。
accountability to somebody
The CEO has direct accountability to the board of directors.
CEO直接对董事会负责。
accountability for something
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- public accountability
- 公共问责
- The government must ensure public accountability for its actions.政府必须为其行为确保公共问责。
- demand accountability
- 要求问责
- Citizens are demanding accountability from their leaders.公民正在要求其领导人问责。
- financial accountability
- 财务问责
- The company has strict financial accountability procedures.该公司有严格的财务问责程序。
- lack of accountability
- 缺乏问责
- The lack of accountability led to widespread corruption.缺乏问责导致了广泛腐败。
- accountability system
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
“accountability”由“account”（叙述）和“ability”（能力）组成，联想为‘有能力和责任作出交代’。
语境与语域Context & Register
多用于正式场合，如政治、商业或管理领域，强调个人或机构对行为负责。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All words end with -ability and rhyme with the target, having the same stressed vowel /ɪ/ and following sounds.
一起学习词形Learn the forms together
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