liable /ˈlaiəbəl/ adj. 1.易于…的，可能会受到的：He is more liable to seasickness than I. 他比我更容易晕船。People who walk on the grass are liable to a fine of ￡5. 在草坪上行走的人可能会罚款5英镑。 2.可能的，常常会(常跟不定式)：Glass is liable to break. 玻璃常容易破碎。［考句］ When supply exceeds demand for any products, prices are liable to fall.任何商品供大于求时，价格就会下降。3.对…负责，负有责任的(和for连用): be liable for damage 对损害应负责They are liable for his debts. 他们对他的债务负责。