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Accountable
强调对行为或结果负有解释或交代的责任(常用于正式场合)。
Managers are accountable to shareholders for the company's performance.
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Liable
法律上或道义上应承担责任;也可能指“可能遭受某种不利后果”。
You could be liable for damages if you breach the contract.
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Trustworthy
值得信赖的,可靠的人或事物。
She’s a trustworthy colleague who always keeps her promises.
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Dependable
可依靠的,稳定的,通常用于描述人或系统。
Our car is old but still dependable.
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Reliable
可靠的,信息或人一贯准确或值得信任。
This source provides reliable data on climate change.
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Answerable
需对某事负责,常与 “to” 或 “for” 搭配。
Public officials are answerable to the voters.