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单词 liability
释义
liability
noun uk/ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us/ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
(RESPONSIBILITY)
C1 [ U ](法律上对某事物的)责任,义务
the fact that someone is legally responsible for something
He denies any liability for the damage caused. 他对造成的损失拒绝承担任何责任。
liabilities [ plural ] finance & economics specialized 债务,负债
debts
The business has liabilities of 2 million euros. 该公司负债达200万欧元。
The company has huge pension liabilities.
This firm is in strong financial shape, with $88 million in assets and only $17 million in liabilities.
The obligation to dispose of nuclear waste creates huge liabilities for utility companies.
They needed to bring in a lot more cash to reduce their liabilities.
Compare: asset (GOOD QUALITY)
    More examples
  • Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.
  • She assumed liability for the accident.
  • He denies any liability for maintaining the machinery.
  • Who has liability for health and safety round here?
  • She must accept liability for the damage.
(RISK)
C1 [ S ]麻烦,累赘
something or someone that causes you a lot of trouble, often when that thing or person should be helping you
After a certain age, a car's just a liability. 汽车在使用了一定年限后就会变成一个累赘。
Sue always manages to upset somebody when we go out - she's a real liability. 我们出去玩时休总是让人扫兴——她真是个累赘。
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