| 释义 |
charge·able
\ˈchärjəbəl, ˈchȧj-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, weighty, important, burdensome, from charge (I) (load) + -able
1. obsolete : involving burdensome expense : expensive, costly
2.
a. [charge (I) + -able] : liable to be charged: as
(1) : liable to be accused or held responsible
< a man chargeable for assault >
(2) : capable of being charged to a particular account or as an expense or liability
< chargeable to printing expense >
< debts chargeable on the estate >
b. [charge (II) (person committed to care of the parish) + -able] : qualified to be made a charge on the county or parish
• charge·able·ness noun -es |