a.[F]

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

   每個人都會犯錯誤。

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

   這篇文章很可能觸犯許多人。

3. 負有法律責任的，有義務的[（+for）][+to-v]
   The shipping company will be liable for damage.

   運輸公司將對損壞負責。

4. 應受罰的；應服從的；應付稅的[（+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.