a.

1. 需負責任的，承擔責任的[F][（+for/to）]
   Politicians are responsible to the voters.

   政治家應對選民負責。

   She is my child, and I am responsible for her.

   她是我的孩子，我對她負責。

2. 作為原因的[F][（+for）]
   Heavy rains were responsible for the shortage of vegetables.

   大雨是蔬菜短缺的原因。

   Bad weather is responsible for the poor crop.

   壞天氣是收成不好的原因。

3. 認真負責的；可信賴的
   We should give the job to a responsible person.

   我們應將該工作委託給一個有責任心的人。

4. 責任重大的，重要的
   She holds a very responsible position within the company.

   她在公司的責任重大。

   Mr. March held a responsible position.

   馬奇先生擔任過要職。

5. 有責任感的

adj.

1. having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone.
2. being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.
   ▸ (responsible to) reporting to; answerable to.
   ▸morally accountable for one's behaviour.
3. (of a job or position) involving important duties or decisions or control over others.
4. capable of being trusted.