liability
/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətɪ; ˌlaɪə`bɪlətɪ/ n
1 [U] ~(for sth) state of being liable （对某事物）有责任或义务
liability for military service 服兵役的义务
Don't admit liability for the accident. 不要承认对事故有责任.
2 [C] (infml 口) handicap 妨碍; 不利
Because of his injury Jones was just a liability to the team. 琼斯负了伤, 成为全队的累赘. Cf 参看 asset.
3 liabilities [pl]
debts; financial obligations 债; 债务.