词汇 | 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)
(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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