responsibility
noun uk/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us/rɪˌspɑːn.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
(DUTY)
B2 [ C or U ]职责；责任
something that it is your job or duty to deal with
[ + to infinitive ] It's her responsibility to ensure the project finishes on time. 她的职责就是保证工程如期完工。
She takes her responsibilities as a nurse very seriously. 身为护士，她对自己的工作极为认真。
Synonyms: care (PROTECTION)charge (CONTROL)custody (CARE)guardianshipguidancekeepingprotectiontutelage
have responsibility 负责；做负责人
to be in a position of authority over someone and to have a duty to make certain that particular things are done
Who has responsibility here? 这里谁是负责人？
Jenny, you have responsibility for collecting up the books after the class. 珍妮，你负责课后把书收起来。
have a responsibility to someone 对（某人）负责
to have a duty to work for or help someone who is in a position of authority over you
The company says it cannot cut its prices any more because it has a responsibility to its shareholders. 公司方面称不能再降价了，因为它要对股东们负责。
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- Fatherhood is a lifelong responsibility.
- Colin Lamb has taken over responsibility for this project.
- The council denied that their decision represented any abdication of responsibility.
- We have the chance to build an outward-looking Europe that lives up to its global responsibilities.
- Your responsibilities will be mainly administrative.
(BLAME)
B2 [ U ]对（尤指坏事）负责任;应对…承担责任
blame for something that has happened
Terrorists have claimed responsibility for (= stated that they caused) yesterday's bomb attack. 恐怖分子声称他们对昨天的炸弹袭击事件负责。
The minister took/accepted full responsibility for (= admitted that he was to blame for) the disaster and resigned. 部长表示对这场灾难负全责并引咎辞职。
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- He denied all responsibility for the rumours which have been circulating.
- We disclaim all responsibility for this disaster.
- The report exonerated the crew from all responsibility for the collision.
- I accept full responsibility for the failure of the plan.
- It's your decision - you must bear the responsibility if things go wrong.
(GOOD JUDGMENT)
[ U ]有鉴别能力;明辨是非的能力;负责可靠
good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own
He has no sense of responsibility. 他没有丝毫责任心。
The job carries a lot of responsibility (= it involves making important decisions). 这个职位责任重大。
Idiom
act/do something on your own responsibilityidiom formal 自行负责；自作主张
to act without being told to by someone in authority