responsible

a. 1. being the cause of sth.
是......的原因
The weather is responsible for the delay.
由于天氣關系 才耽擱了。
Who is responsible for breaking the window?
是誰把鏡子打破了。
2. having the duty of looking after sb. or sth., so that one can be blamed if things go wrong
需負責任的，承擔責任的
The bus driver is responsible for the safety of his passengers.
公共汽車司機應對乘客的安全負責。T
he police are responsible for keeping public order and safety.
警察有維持公共秩序和保障安全的責任。

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