burdenKK [ˋbɝdən] /ˈbɝdən/發音名詞1負擔、重擔、包袱Caring for both parents has become a heavy financial burden.照顧雙親已經成為沉重的經濟負擔。2重物、負載正式The old donkey struggled up the hill with its burden.那頭老驢馱著重物艱難地爬上山坡。3責任、義務法律In a criminal trial, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.在刑事審判中，舉證責任由檢方承擔。4要旨、主旨正式The burden of her argument was that the system needs reform.她論述的主旨是這套制度需要改革。動詞1使負擔、加重負擔、煩擾常用被動I don't want to burden you with my problems.我不想拿我的問題來煩你。2裝載、使負重正式The porters were burdened with heavy crates of equipment.搬運工人身上馱著一箱箱沉重的設備。