culpable

司机在事故中负有责任，因为他在开车时使用了手机。

The driver was found ___culpable in the accident because he was using his phone while driving.

调查发现矿场运营者对反复忽视安全检查负有责任。

The inquiry found the mine operators ___culpable for repeatedly ignoring safety inspections.

他对自己造成的那场误会深感愧疚，这场误会让他失去了最亲密的友情。

He felt personally ___culpable for the misunderstanding that had cost him his closest friendship.