burden
US /ˈbɝː.dən/
UK /ˈbɝː.dən/
1.
fardello, carico
a heavy load, especially one that is to be carried
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He carried the heavy burden on his back.
Portava il pesante fardello sulla schiena.
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The donkey was loaded with a large burden of firewood.
L'asino era carico di un grande fardello di legna da ardere.
2.
fardello, onere
a duty or responsibility that is difficult to bear
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The financial burden of caring for her elderly parents was immense.
Il fardello finanziario di prendersi cura dei suoi genitori anziani era immenso.
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He felt the burden of leadership on his shoulders.
Sentiva il fardello della leadership sulle sue spalle.
1.
caricare, gravare
to load heavily
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Don't burden yourself with too many tasks.
Non caricarti di troppi compiti.
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The new regulations will burden small businesses.
Le nuove normative graveranno sulle piccole imprese.