形容词

1. （对某人）应负责的，有责任的，须作交代的
If you are answerable to someone, you have to report to them and explain your actions.

2. 为（某事）负责任的；承担（某种行为的）后果的
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.

1. morally or legally responsible to a higher authority

e.g. parents are answerable for their child's acts

2. capable of being answered