If someone or something is responsible for a particular event or situation, they are the cause of it or they can be blamed for it.
to blame , guilty
He still felt responsible for her death.
他依然觉得对她的死负有责任。
I want you to do everything you can to find out who's responsible.
我想要你尽一切可能找出谁对此负有责任。
If you are responsible for something, it is your job or duty to deal with it and make decisions relating to it.
the cabinet member responsible for the environment.
负责处理环境问题的内阁成员。
The man responsible for finding the volunteers is Dr Charles Weber.
负责寻找志愿者的人是查尔斯·韦伯博士。
If you are responsible to a person or group, they have authority over you and you have to report to them about what you do.
I'm responsible to my board of directors.
我向董事会汇报。
Responsible people behave properly and sensibly, without needing to be supervised.
He feels that the media should be more responsible in what they report.
他觉得媒体应该对他们的报道更负责些。
Responsible jobs involve making important decisions or carrying out important tasks.
You are too young for such a responsible position.
你太年轻了,无法胜任如此责任重大的职位。