| 单词 | responsibility |
| 释义 | responsibility —responsibility /rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ˌspɑːn.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ noun (DUTY) B2 [C or U] something that it is your job or duty to deal with: » [+ to infinitive] It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time.» She takes her responsibilities as a nurse very seriously.Thesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibilityhave responsibilityF0 to be in a position of authority over someone and to have a duty to make certain that particular things are done: » Who has responsibility here?» Jenny, you have responsibility for clearing up the room after the class.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to controlhave a responsibility to sbF0 to have a duty to work for or help someone who is in a position of authority over you: » The company says it cannot cut its prices any more because it has a responsibility to its shareholders.Thesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibilityWord partners for responsibility (DUTY)• ♯have a responsibility• responsibility ♯falls on sb• ♯share responsibility• ♯abdicate/♯avoid/♯shirk responsibility• a ♯big/♯heavy/♯huge responsibilityWord partners for responsibility (BLAME)• ♯accept/♯bear/♯shoulder/♯take responsibility• ♯admit/♯claim responsibility• ♯full/♯total responsibility• responsibility ♯for sthWord Builder:–Nouns: responsibility, irresponsibility–Adjectives: responsible, irresponsible–Adverbs: responsibly, irresponsibly• • • Extra Examples:» Fatherhood is a lifelong responsibility.» Colin Lamb has taken over responsibility for this project.» The council denied that their decision represented any abdication of responsibility.» We have the chance to build an outward-looking Europe that lives up to its global responsibilities.» Your responsibilities will be mainly administrative.Common mistake: responsibility! Warning: Check your spelling!! Responsibility is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.noun [U] (BLAME) ► B2 blame for something that has happened: » Terrorists have claimed responsibility for (= stated that they caused) yesterday's bomb attack.» The minister took/accepted full responsibility for (= admitted that he was to blame for) the disaster and resigned.Thesaurus+: ↑InnocentWord partners for responsibility (DUTY)• ♯have a responsibility• responsibility ♯falls on sb• ♯share responsibility• ♯abdicate/♯avoid/♯shirk responsibility• a ♯big/♯heavy/♯huge responsibilityWord partners for responsibility (BLAME)• ♯accept/♯bear/♯shoulder/♯take responsibility• ♯admit/♯claim responsibility• ♯full/♯total responsibility• responsibility ♯for sthCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have a responsibility (to do sth)» We have a responsibility to ensure the safety of our staff.-lu. accept/assume/bear/shoulder/take responsibility (for sth)» I accept full responsibility for the accident.-lu. carry responsibility» In his role of envoy, he carried huge responsibility.-lu. responsibility falls on sb» Responsibility for the funeral arrangements fell on me.-lu. admit/claim responsibility» A terrorist group has admitted responsibility for the explosion.-lu. share responsibility» We share responsibility for the upkeep of the buildings.-lu. abdicate/avoid/deny/shirk responsibility» He has completely abdicated responsibility for his children's welfare.–Nouns-lu. (in) a position/role of responsibility» She should never be put in a position of responsibility.-lu. a sense of responsibility» He felt a sense of responsibility for the children.-lu. rights and responsibilities» Everyone needs to understand their rights and responsibilities.–Adjectives-lu. a big/heavy/huge responsibility» Carrying out repairs on these aircraft is a huge responsibility.-lu. diminished responsibility» He pleaded manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.-lu. full/overall/total responsibility» I accept full responsibility for the accident.-lu. special responsibility» He has special responsibility for new members.-lu. individual/personal responsibility» We want to promote a sense of individual responsibility.-lu. collective/joint/shared responsibility» We have a collective responsibility for the environment.-lu. moral/social responsibility» I felt it was my moral responsibility to protest against the war.–Prepositions-lu. sb's responsibility as sth» It is your responsibility as a parent to make sure your child attends school.-lu. [have/ take, etc.] responsibility for sb/sth» She took responsibility for the seating arrangements.-lu. the responsibility of sb» It is the responsiblity of the local council to organise refuse collection.• • • Extra Examples:» He denied all responsibility for the rumours which have been circulating.» We disclaim all responsibility for this disaster.» The report exonerated the crew from all responsibility for the collision.» I accept full responsibility for the failure of the plan.» It's your decision - you must bear the responsibility if things go wrong.Common mistake: responsibility! Warning: Check your spelling!! Responsibility is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.noun [U] (GOOD JUDGMENT) ► F0 good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own: » He has no sense of responsibility.» The job carries a lot of responsibility (= it involves making important decisions).Thesaurus+: ↑Wise and sensibleWord partners for responsibility (DUTY)• ♯have a responsibility• responsibility ♯falls on sb• ♯share responsibility• ♯abdicate/♯avoid/♯shirk responsibility• a ♯big/♯heavy/♯huge responsibilityWord partners for responsibility (BLAME)• ♯accept/♯bear/♯shoulder/♯take responsibility• ♯admit/♯claim responsibility• ♯full/♯total responsibility• responsibility ♯for sthCommon mistake: responsibility! Warning: Check your spelling!! Responsibility is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners. |
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