| 单词 | burden |
| 释义 | burden —burden /ˈbɜː.dən/ aep /ˈbɝː-/ noun [C] F0 a heavy load that you carry: » The little donkey struggled under its heavy burden.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical supports and supporting , ↑Arches, columns and beamsC1 something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about: » the burden of responsibility» My elderly mother worries that she's a burden to me.» Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impedingThesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters• • • Extra Examples:» The war had put an insupportable financial burden on the country.» The irony of it is that the new tax system will burden those it was intended to help.» A huge burden was lifted from my shoulders when I told my parents about my problem.» Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer.» Not until this turbulent region can shuffle off the burdens of the past will it be able to settle peacefully into the community of nations.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for burden ► F0 to trouble someone with something difficult or unpleasant: » I don't want to burden you with my problems.Thesaurus+: ↑Inconvenience |
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