burden

US /ˈbɝː.dən/
UK /ˈbɝː.dən/
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1.

负担, 重担

a heavy load, especially one that is to be carried

:
He carried the heavy burden on his back.
他背着沉重的负担
The donkey was loaded with a large burden of firewood.
驴子驮着一大柴火。
2.

负担, 责任

a duty or responsibility that is difficult to bear

:
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。
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

:
Don't burden yourself with too many tasks.
不要让太多任务压垮自己。
The new regulations will burden small businesses.
新规定将加重小企业的负担。