responsibility /riˌspɔnsəˈbiliti/ n. 1.［u］责任，责任心: the sense of responsibility 责任感 He has responsibility for the accident 他对这起意外事故负有责任。 2.［c］职责，义务: hold a position of great responsibility 身居要职；the heavy responsibilities 繁重职责； do sth. on one’s own responsibility 自觉地尽本份；尽责Individuals have a responsibility to control personal behaviour. 人人都有义务管好个人行为。
responsible /riˈspɔnsəbl/ adj. 1.须负责的，承担责任的：Who is responsible for this accident?谁应对这起事故负责?［考句］It does not alter the fact that he was the man responsible for the death of the little girl. 这无法改变他是小姑娘之死的责任人这一事实。2.有责任感的，负责可靠的：a responsible person 可靠的人 3.责任重大的，重要的：a responsible position 责任重大的职位［反］irresponsible
