legally responsible for paying the cost of sth 法律上负有偿付责任的◆Are the manufacturers liable for any damage their products do? 制造商要对其产品造成的任何损失负赔偿责任吗？◆The partners were held personally liable for the debts of the firm. 合夥人对公司的债务承担个人责任。➡ see note at responsible
likely to be punished by law for sth 可能受法律惩处的◆Offenders are liable to fines of up to $500. 违者会被处以最高 500 元的罚款。
having to do sth by law 必须按法律做（某事）的◆The supply of services is liable to VAT. 提供服务须要缴纳增值税。