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be liable to do sth
表示可能性或倾向
Anyone caught trespassing is liable to be prosecuted.
任何被抓住擅自进入的人都可能被起诉。
负有法律责任的；应负责的
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负有法律责任的；应负责的
legally responsible; answerable in law
Anyone caught trespassing is liable to be prosecuted.
任何被抓住擅自进入的人都可能被起诉。
在法律或衡平法上有约束力或义务的；应负责的；应承担责任的
Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.
有遭受通常不愉快的事情的风险或可能性
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
易受...影响的；易于...的；有...倾向的
Subject; susceptible; prone.
可能面临法律诉讼
subject to legal action
The old bridge is liable to collapse in heavy rain.
这座旧桥在大雨中容易坍塌。
AI contextual example
Without proper maintenance, the equipment is liable to break down.
没有适当的维护，设备容易出现故障。
AI contextual example
People who do not sleep enough are liable to catch colds more often.
睡眠不足的人更容易感冒。
AI contextual example
she is liable to forget
她很容易忘记
WordNet
表示可能性或倾向
Anyone caught trespassing is liable to be prosecuted.
任何被抓住擅自进入的人都可能被起诉。
表示法律责任
The company is liable for damages.
公司对损害负有责任。
表示易受影响
Old buildings are liable to collapse in an earthquake.
老建筑在地震中容易倒塌。
Not this
He liables to catch a cold.
Use this
He is liable to catch a cold.
Liable是形容词，不能直接用作动词。需用be动词构成谓语，后接不定式表示易遭受某种情况。
Not this
He is liable to pass the exam.
Use this
He is likely to pass the exam.
Liable通常用于不愉快或消极的结果，而通过考试是正面事件，应改用likely表示可能性。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
易于…的；有…倾向的
Old people are liable to fall in winter.
老年人冬天容易摔倒。
对…负责的
The company is liable for any damage caused by its products.
公司对其产品造成的任何损害负责。
被追究责任
The driver was held liable for the accident.
司机被追究事故责任。
你很可能会害死我们大家。
In the movie 'The Departed', a character warns another about risky behavior.
在电影《无间道风云》中，一个角色警告另一个角色的冒险行为。
我不太可能改变主意。
From the TV show 'The Simpsons', Homer says this when stubborn.
出自电视剧《辛普森一家》，霍默固执时说的。
Use liable naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
音似“来啊伯”，想象一个伯伯闯祸了，别人喊“来啊伯，你要负责！”——有责任的。
mixed
liable to 表示易遭受...；liable for 表示对...负责
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