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。