What does burden mean?

a heavy load, difficult duty, or source of worry to give someone a heavy responsibility or worry

How is burden pronounced?

UK /ˈbɜːdən/, US /ˈbɝːdən/.

/ˈbɜːdən/ · /ˈbɝːdən/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4987 in the learning path

负担；重担

n. a heavy load, difficult duty, or source of worry

负担；重担

v. to give someone a heavy responsibility or worry

使负担；使烦恼

Sharing the housework eased the burden on my father.

分担家务减轻了父亲的负担。

Affordable childcare can reduce the financial burden on families and help parents return to work.

价格可负担的托育服务可以减轻家庭的经济负担，帮助父母重返职场。

负担落在某人身上用a burden on someone。

What does burden mean?: a heavy load, difficult duty, or source of worry to give someone a heavy responsibility or worry
How is burden pronounced?: UK /ˈbɜːdən/, US /ˈbɝːdən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.