a.[F]

1. 易患……的；易……的[（+to）][+to-v]
   Every man is liable to error.

   每个人都会犯错误。

2. 会……的；【美】【口】可能的[+to-v]
   This article is liable to give offence to many people.

   这篇文章很可能触犯许多人。

3. 负有法律责任的，有义务的[（+for）][+to-v]
   The shipping company will be liable for damage.

   运输公司将对损坏负责。

4. 应受罚的；应服从的；应付税的[（+to）]

adj.

1. responsible by law; legally answerable.
   ▸ (liable to) subject by law to.
2. (liable to do something) likely to do something.
3. (liable to) likely to experience (something undesirable):
   areas liable to flooding.