1590s, "answerable" (to another, for something), from obsolete French responsible (13c., Modern French responsable, as if from Latin *responsabilis), from Latin respons-, past participle stem of respondere "to respond" (see respond). Meaning "accountable for one's actions" is attested from 1640s; that of "reliable, trustworthy" is from 1690s. Retains the sense of "obligation" in the Latin root word. Related: Responsibly.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. We would have thought he would have a more responsible attitude.
我們本以為他會(huì)采取更負(fù)責(zé)的態(tài)度。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. I feel partly responsible for the problems we're in.
我覺(jué)得應(yīng)為我們?cè)庥龅膯?wèn)題負(fù)部分責(zé)任。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. He is too impulsive to be a responsible prime minister.
他容易沖動(dòng)，很難成為值得依賴(lài)的首相。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. Ludlam was responsible for making Ridiculous Theatre something of a cult.
荒誕派戲劇的風(fēng)靡要?dú)w功于勒德拉姆。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
5. His critics maintain that he's responsible for many of Algeria's ills.