accountability

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/    美 /əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/|[əˌkaʊ.ɾ̃əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi]|/əˌkæɔn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/|[əˌkæɔn.təˈbɪl.ə.ɾi]

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something. uncountable,usually
    — The United States stands at this time at the pinnacle of world power. It is a solemn moment for the American Democracy. For with primacy in power is also joined an awe-inspiring accountability to the future.
  2. An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences. uncountable,usually
    — Just think about that: 1 in 4 had an error, and 1 in 20 was seriously wrong. And that is not good. If every 20th Frosty that Wendy’s sold turned out to be a cup of warm goat semen, we would want some accountability and we’d want it fast! At least freeze it!
  3. An acceptance of good faith of one's responsibility for something and of its consequences. uncountable,usually
    — As the biggest rail player, Network Rail was usually held accountable for failings, but had no authority to change anything to solve the problems. The DfT had been given that authority in 2004 - but consistently ducked accountability.
  4. The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of property, documents, or funds. uncountable,usually

词形变化

accountabilities plural

词汇关系

近义词
accountableness
衍生词
accountabilibuddy accountability buddy accountability partner nonaccountability unaccountability
相关词
hold to account responsibility

词源

Etymology tree
English accountable
Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂
Proto-Indo-European *-ts
Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts
Latin -itāsder.
Old French -itebor.
Middle English -ite
English -ity
English accountability
From accountable + -ity.
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