a (heavy) cross to bear
US /ə ˈhɛvi krɔs tə bɛr/
UK /ə ˈhɛvi krɔs tə bɛr/

1.
沉重的負擔, 必須承受的苦難
a difficult or unpleasant problem or responsibility that one has to deal with
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Her chronic illness has been a heavy cross to bear for the entire family.
她的慢性病一直是全家沉重的負擔。
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Dealing with constant criticism is a cross to bear for public figures.
應對持續的批評是公眾人物必須承受的負擔。