burden
burden
noun
burden of proof
burdensome
adjective
语源
noun
- a load, typically a heavy one
负担，担子
■(figurative)a duty or misfortune that causes hardship, anxiety, or grief; a nuisance
(喻)（苦难、焦虑或悲伤等的）精神负担，负累
the burden of mental illness.
精神疾病的负担。
■the main responsibility for achieving a specified aim or task
任务，责任
the burden of establishing that the cost was unreasonable.
证明花费不合理的责任。
■a ship's carrying capacity; tonnage
（船）载重量，吨位
the schooner Wyoming, of about 6,000 tons burden.
怀俄明号纵帆船，载重约6,000吨。 - (the burden)the main theme or gist of a speech, book, or argument
（演讲、书或辩论的）主题，主旨
the burden of his views.
他所提意见的主旨。
- [with obj.](一般作 be burdened)load heavily
加重压于
■(figurative)cause (someone) worry, hardship, or distress
(喻)使（某人）焦虑（苦恼或悲伤）
they were not yet burdened with adult responsibility.
他们还不必为成年人责任而苦恼。
burden of proof
- the obligation to prove one's assertion
举证责任
burdensome
adjective
语源
- Old English byrthen, of West Germanic origin; related to bear
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