accountable

形容词 adj.
中文释义

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
    — Everyone is accountable to God for their conduct.
  2. Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
  3. Liable to be called on to render an account.
  4. Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable. rare
    — True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and accountable, -- not a burden but a privilege.

词形变化

more accountable comparative most accountable superlative

词汇关系

近义词
amenable responsible liable answerable
衍生词
accountability accountable depot accountable disbursing officer accountable mail accountableness accountable officer accountably nonaccountable unaccountable
相关词
hold to account

词源

From account + -able. First attested around 1400.
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