responsible

• 形容一个人承担着某项职责或义务；也指可靠、值得信赖、能尽责做好事情的人。

Describes someone who has the duty to deal with something or who can be trusted to act correctly.

1. Accountable for actionsB1formal

   Having the duty to deal with something or to take care of someone.

   负责的

   • She is responsible for managing the team.
   • The pilot is responsible for the safety of all passengers.
   • Parents are responsible for their children's education.

   同义词accountableamenableanswerableboundchargeableliableobligated

   反义词irresponsibleunaccountable

2. Trustworthy and reliableB1formal

   Able to be trusted to do what is right or to do the things that are expected.

   负责任的

   • He is a very responsible employee who always meets deadlines.
   • We need a responsible person to handle the cash.
   • She proved herself to be responsible by completing the task on time.

   同义词conscientiousdependableethicalhonestlevel-headedmaturereliablesensiblestabletrustworthy

   反义词irresponsibleundependableunreliableuntrustworthy

3. Being the cause of somethingB2formal

   Being the cause or source of something, often something bad.

   造成某事的

   • The faulty wiring was responsible for the fire.
   • Stress is often responsible for many health problems.
   • Who is responsible for this mess?

   同义词at faultblameculpableguilty

   反义词blamelessinnocent