B2 adjective ニュートラル

burden

/ˈbɜːrdən/

A burden is a heavy load that one is required to carry, either physically or metaphorically as a responsibility or worry that causes hardship. In academic contexts, it often refers to the weight of obligations such as taxes, duties, or the requirement to prove a claim.

例文

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1

The physical burden of carrying the water buckets was exhausting for the hikers.

The heavy weight of the water buckets made the hikers very tired.

2

The country struggled to manage the heavy financial burden caused by the rising national debt.

The nation had a hard time dealing with the large amount of money it owed.

3

I hate to be a burden, but could you give me a ride to the airport tomorrow?

I don't want to cause you any trouble or extra work, but can you drive me?

語族

名詞
burden
Verb
burden
副詞
burdensomely
形容詞
burdensome
関連
overburden
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'bear'. You 'bear' a 'burden'. Both words start with 'B' and describe the act of carrying something heavy.

クイックテスト

The sudden increase in energy prices has placed a significant financial ___ on many small businesses.

正解!

正解は: burden

例文

1

The physical burden of carrying the water buckets was exhausting for the hikers.

everyday

The heavy weight of the water buckets made the hikers very tired.

2

The country struggled to manage the heavy financial burden caused by the rising national debt.

formal

The nation had a hard time dealing with the large amount of money it owed.

3

I hate to be a burden, but could you give me a ride to the airport tomorrow?

informal

I don't want to cause you any trouble or extra work, but can you drive me?

4

Academic research often focuses on the disproportionate tax burden placed on low-income families.

academic

Studies often look at the unfair amount of tax that poor families are required to pay.

5

The administrative burden of the new regulations has significantly increased the company's operating costs.

business

The extra paperwork required by the new rules has made the company spend more money.

語族

名詞
burden
Verb
burden
副詞
burdensomely
形容詞
burdensome
関連
overburden

よく使う組み合わせ

heavy burden a very difficult responsibility or physical load
financial burden the stress of having to pay a large amount of money
bear the burden to accept or deal with a difficult task or situation
ease the burden to make a situation less difficult or stressful for someone
tax burden the total amount of tax that a person or group is required to pay

よく使うフレーズ

burden of proof

the necessity to prove a statement in a court of law or an argument

be a burden to someone

to cause someone else extra work, expense, or worry

be burdened with

to be carrying a heavy physical weight or a difficult mental responsibility

よく混同される語

burden vs boredom

Boredom is the state of feeling weary because of lack of interest, while burden is a heavy load or duty.

burden vs boarder

A boarder is a person who pays for a room and meals, whereas burden is a weight or strain.

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使い方のコツ

Burden can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it is frequently used in the passive voice, such as 'to be burdened with debt' or 'to be burdened by expectations'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'burden to' someone as a verb incorrectly; the correct verb pattern is 'to burden someone with something'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'bear'. You 'bear' a 'burden'. Both words start with 'B' and describe the act of carrying something heavy.

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語源

Derived from the Old English 'byrthen', which is related to the verb 'beran', meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: a burden, several burdens Verb pattern: burden someone with something
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文化的な背景

The concept of the 'burden of proof' is a foundational principle in many Western legal systems, where the prosecution must prove a defendant's guilt.

クイックテスト

The sudden increase in energy prices has placed a significant financial ___ on many small businesses.

正解!

正解は: burden

関連フレーズ

関連単語

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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