burden
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.
예시
3 / 5The physical burden of carrying the water buckets was exhausting for the hikers.
The heavy weight of the water buckets made the hikers very tired.
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.
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?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'bear'. You 'bear' a 'burden'. Both words start with 'B' and describe the act of carrying something heavy.
빠른 퀴즈
The sudden increase in energy prices has placed a significant financial ___ on many small businesses.
정답!
정답은: burden
예시
The physical burden of carrying the water buckets was exhausting for the hikers.
everydayThe heavy weight of the water buckets made the hikers very tired.
The country struggled to manage the heavy financial burden caused by the rising national debt.
formalThe nation had a hard time dealing with the large amount of money it owed.
I hate to be a burden, but could you give me a ride to the airport tomorrow?
informalI don't want to cause you any trouble or extra work, but can you drive me?
Academic research often focuses on the disproportionate tax burden placed on low-income families.
academicStudies often look at the unfair amount of tax that poor families are required to pay.
The administrative burden of the new regulations has significantly increased the company's operating costs.
businessThe extra paperwork required by the new rules has made the company spend more money.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Boredom is the state of feeling weary because of lack of interest, while burden is a heavy load or duty.
A boarder is a person who pays for a room and meals, whereas burden is a weight or strain.
사용 참고사항
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'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'burden to' someone as a verb incorrectly; the correct verb pattern is 'to burden someone with something'.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'bear'. You 'bear' a 'burden'. Both words start with 'B' and describe the act of carrying something heavy.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'byrthen', which is related to the verb 'beran', meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
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.
빠른 퀴즈
The sudden increase in energy prices has placed a significant financial ___ on many small businesses.
정답!
정답은: burden
관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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