weigh on someone/something

Related to word: weigh

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. When a difficulty or obligation causes you distress or unhappiness.

    (问题、责任等)让(某人)感到焦虑或担忧

    • Her health issues weigh heavily on her mind.

      她的健康问题沉重地压在她的心头。

    • The pressure of finding a new job weighs on him at night.

      找新工作的压力让他在夜里感到沉重。

    • This responsibility weighs on my shoulders.

      这份责任沉重地压在我的肩上。