a (heavy) cross to bear
US /ə ˈhɛvi krɔs tə bɛr/
UK /ə ˈhɛvi krɔs tə bɛr/
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沉重的负担, 必须承受的苦难
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负担。
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Dealing with constant criticism is a cross to bear for public figures.
应对持续的批评是公众人物必须承受的负担。