🇬🇧🇨🇳 responsibility - 责任 : English Lesson

Meaning of "responsibility" ("责任"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Responsibility is something you are expected to do and take care of, without being forced every time. When you have a responsibility, it means people trust you to handle a job, like feeding a pet, doing homework, or cleaning your room. Being responsible means you remember to do these things, you try your best, and you fix problems if something goes wrong.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I took the responsibility of training the puppy; the puppy took the responsibility of training me to give treats on command.

I proudly took the responsibility of watering the garden, then created a brand-new lake in the backyard.

I took the responsibility of walking the dog, and the dog took the responsibility of dragging me through every muddy puddle.

Being goalie came with the responsibility of stopping the ball, not waving at butterflies as the ball rolled past me.

Cleaning my room is my responsibility, but apparently the dust bunnies think it’s their house now.

Tom had a small brown dog and a plant. His first responsibility was to feed the dog. His second responsibility was to water the plant. The third responsibility was to lock the gate. Every morning he felt responsibility and felt proud. Responsibility made him smile. The dog wagged its tail.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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