burdens
US /ˈbɜːrdənz/
UK /ˈbɜːdnz/
複数名詞
1.
荷物, 重荷
heavy loads, especially ones that are difficult to carry
例:
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The donkeys carried heavy burdens up the mountain.
ロバたちは重い荷物を山に運んだ。
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She helped him carry his burdens to the car.
彼女は彼が荷物を車まで運ぶのを手伝った。
2.
負担, 責任, 困難
responsibilities or difficulties that cause worry or hardship
例:
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He carried the burdens of his family on his shoulders.
彼は家族の重荷を背負っていた。
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The new manager inherited many financial burdens.
新しいマネージャーは多くの財政的負担を引き継いだ。
動詞
負担をかける, 重荷を負わせる
to cause someone to have a heavy load or responsibility
例:
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Don't burden yourself with too many tasks.
あまり多くの仕事で自分を負担させないでください。
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His illness burdens his family financially.
彼の病気は家族に財政的な負担をかけている。