单词 | liable |
释义 | Word Frequency liable(ˈlaɪəbəl) adjective (postpositive) ▶ USAGE The use of liable to to mean likely to was formerly considered incorrect, but is now acceptable1. legally obliged or responsible; answerable 2. susceptible or exposed; subject 3. probable, likely, or capable it's liable to happen soon Derived forms liableness (ˈliableness) noun Word origin C15: perhaps via Anglo-French, from Old French lier to bind, from Latin ligāre |
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