1. | [nbn] ~ to sb (for sth) 向某人(对某事)负责having to explain your actions to sb in authority over you |
She was a free agent, answerable to no one for her behaviour. 她不归任何人管,我行我素。 |
2. | [nbn] ~ (for sth) (为某事)承担责任,承担后果responsible for sth and ready to accept punishment or criticism for it |
Ministers must be made answerable for their decisions. 各部长必须对所做的决定承担责任。 |
3. | 可答复的that can be answered |