be responsible for — having the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: having the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi rɪˈspɑːnsəbl fɔːr/
Korean meaning: ~에 대한 책임이 있다, ~을 담당하다
Korean pronunciation: 비 리**스판**서블 포
Example Sentences
- The cat claimed it was responsible for catching mice, but we all knew it was just responsible for sleeping 20 hours a day.
- Who is responsible for this mess in the kitchen?
- As the team leader, she is responsible for making sure everyone arrives on time, which is ironic since she's always late herself.
be responsible for
NOUN//bi rɪˈspɑːnsəbl fɔːr//
having the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone
having the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone
Be responsible for making the impossible possible!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'respondere'(답하다, 응답하다)에서 유래. 고대 로마에서는 법정에서 자신의 행동에 '응답'하고 '답변'해야 했기 때문에 '책임'의 의미가 생겨났다.
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📝Examples
“The cat claimed it was responsible for catching mice, but we all knew it was just responsible for sleeping 20 hours a day.”
“Who is responsible for this mess in the kitchen?”
“As the team leader, she is responsible for making sure everyone arrives on time, which is ironic since she's always late herself.”
“Students are responsible for completing their homework assignments.”
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