1. 语义侧重差异
-- liable:强调法律/责任层面的倾向性(隐含负面后果)
• 常接to do结构(不定式)
• 例:Manufacturers are liable to compensate for defective products.
• 典型搭配:liable to prosecution(可能被起诉)
-- prone:侧重生理/心理的自然倾向(中性或消极)
• 多接to +名词/动名词
• 例:Elder ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)