负荷
The amount of work, weight, or pressure that a person, machine, or system can carry or perform. It can be physical, mental, or electrical.
Examples
3 of 5这台机器的负荷太重，需要停机休息。
The load on this machine is too heavy; it needs to be shut down to rest.
心理负荷过大是现代大学生的常见问题。
Excessive psychological burden is a common problem for modern college students.
我们需要评估新系统的服务器负荷。
We need to evaluate the server load of the new system.
Word Family
Memory Tip
负 (To carry) + 荷 (Lotus/Load). Imagine carrying a heavy load on your back.
Quick Quiz
期末考试期间，学生的学习___显著增加。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 负荷
Examples
这台机器的负荷太重，需要停机休息。
everydayThe load on this machine is too heavy; it needs to be shut down to rest.
心理负荷过大是现代大学生的常见问题。
academicExcessive psychological burden is a common problem for modern college students.
我们需要评估新系统的服务器负荷。
businessWe need to evaluate the server load of the new system.
夏季用电高峰期，电网负荷非常大。
formalDuring the peak power consumption period in summer, the power grid load is very high.
别给自己太大负荷，慢慢来。
informalDon't give yourself too much of a burden; take it slow.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
负荷量
load capacity
高负荷
high load
超负荷运转
operating at overload
Often Confused With
负担 (Burden) is usually used for financial or emotional weights, while 负荷 (Load) is more technical or physical.
Usage Notes
Common in science, engineering, and psychology contexts in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 压力 when 负荷 is more technical and appropriate.
Memory Tip
负 (To carry) + 荷 (Lotus/Load). Imagine carrying a heavy load on your back.
Word Origin
Literally means 'to carry a load'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
期末考试期间，学生的学习___显著增加。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 负荷
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