answerable /ˈɑːnsərəbəl, ˈæn-/

• 1. 

  ADJ If you are answerable to someone, you have to report to them and explain your actions. 应交代的 [v-link ADJ 'to' n]

  例：

  Councils should be answerable to the people who elect them.

  委员会应对选出他们的那些人作出交代。

• 2. 

  ADJ If you are answerable for your actions or for someone else's actions, you are considered to be responsible for them and if necessary must accept punishment for them. 负有责任的 [v-link ADJ]

  例：

  He must be made answerable for these terrible crimes.

  必须让他对这些严重的罪行负责。