어떤 일을 맡아서 해야 할 의무가 있거나 사람을 돌봐야 하는 상태이다.
Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
예문:
"The nurse is responsible for the patient's care."
"Each student is responsible for their own equipment."
어떤 결과가 생기게 된 직접적인 원인이 되다.
Being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.
예문:
"The heavy rain was responsible for the traffic jam."
"Who is responsible for this mess in the kitchen?"
상급자나 권위자에게 자신의 행동에 대해 보고하고 설명할 의무가 있다.
Having to report to a superior or someone in authority and be answerable to them for one's actions.
예문:
"The team leader is responsible to the department head."
"The board of directors is responsible to the shareholders."
행동이 성숙하고 분별력이 있어 믿고 맡길 수 있다.
Capable of being trusted to behave in a mature and sensible way.
예문:
"We are looking for a responsible person to manage the office."
"He is a very responsible teenager who always comes home on time."
중요한 의무를 포함하거나 독립적인 의사 결정권이 필요한 직책이나 일이다.
Involving important duties, independent decision-making, or control over others.
예문:
"She holds a responsible position in the government."
"It is a responsible task to manage the company's finances."
자신의 행동에 대해 도덕적 또는 법적 책임을 질 수 있는 정신적 능력이 있다.
Morally or legally accountable for one's behavior; having the mental capacity to understand right from wrong.
예문:
"The court must decide if the defendant is responsible for his actions."
"A child is not yet a fully responsible being."