burden
名詞
定義 burden 名詞
- Countable(可數名詞)
a heavy load that you carry
重擔；負荷
The small donkey was struggling to move forward under the weight of its heavy load.
小驢子在重擔下艱難地向前移動。
The porter was carrying a heavy bundle.
搬運工背著一個沉重的包裹。
The hiker climbed step by step, carrying a heavy backpack.
登山者背著沉重的背包，一步一步地往上爬。
- C1Countable(可數名詞)
something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about
責任；重擔；精神負擔
Caring for elderly parents is a significant burden.
照顧年邁的父母是一個重大的負擔。
Unemployment placed a considerable financial burden on him.
失業給他帶來了相當大的經濟負擔。
The failure of this project put a heavy burden on the team.
這個項目的失敗給團隊帶來了沉重的負擔。
動詞
定義 burden 動詞
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to trouble someone with something difficult or unpleasant
使負擔；使煩惱
I don’t want to trouble you with my issues.
我不想用我的問題來麻煩你。
She didn't want to burden her friends with her worries.
她不想用她的煩惱來加重朋友的負擔。
Don’t burden him with so many responsibilities.
不要用這麼多責任來加重他的負擔。
成語
- the burden of proof
The obligation to provide evidence that supports a claim or assertion.
舉證責任
• In a court of law, the burden of proof usually rests with the plaintiff.
在法庭上，舉證責任通常由原告承擔。