[U] ~ (for sth) |~ (to do sth) the state of being legally responsible for sth （法律上对某事物的）责任，义务
The company cannot accept liability for any damage caused by natural disasters.
该公司对自然灾害造成的任何损失概不承担责任。
[C, usually singular] (informal) a person or thing that causes you a lot of problems 惹麻烦的人（或事）syc: nuisance
Since his injury, Jones has become more of a liability than an asset to the team.
琼斯负伤以来，与其说他是全队的骨干倒不如说他已成为队里的累赘。