burden
US /ˈbɝː.dən/
UK /ˈbɝː.dən/
1.
负担, 重担
a heavy load, especially one that is to be carried
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He carried the heavy burden on his back.
他背着沉重的负担。
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The donkey was loaded with a large burden of firewood.
驴子驮着一大捆柴火。
2.
负担, 责任
a duty or responsibility that is difficult to bear
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The financial burden of caring for her elderly parents was immense.
照顾年迈父母的经济负担是巨大的。
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He felt the burden of leadership on his shoulders.
他感到领导的重担压在肩上。
1.
使负担, 加重负担
to load heavily
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Don't burden yourself with too many tasks.
不要让太多任务压垮自己。
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The new regulations will burden small businesses.
新规定将加重小企业的负担。