How do you use "burden" in a sentence?

The financial burden of caring for elderly parents can be considerable. I don't want to be a burden on my children when I'm older. The burden of proof lies with the prosecution in criminal cases.

burden

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Significado: A heavy load; a responsibility or problem that causes hardship

负担，重担；责任

carga, peso; responsabilidad

負担、重荷；責任

부담, 짐; 책임

Burden refers to something heavy to carry, either physically or figuratively. It commonly describes responsibilities, worries, or difficulties that weigh heavily on someone. 'Burden of proof' is a legal term for the obligation to prove something. To 'burden' someone means to load them with responsibilities.

Burden指身体上或比喻意义上沉重的东西。它通常描述压在某人身上的责任、担忧或困难。'Burden of proof'（举证责任）是一个法律术语，指证明某事的义务。'Burden'某人意思是给他们增加责任。

Burden se refiere a algo pesado de llevar, ya sea física o figurativamente. Comúnmente describe responsabilidades, preocupaciones o dificultades que pesan mucho sobre alguien. 'Burden of proof' es un término legal para la obligación de probar algo.

Burdenは、物理的にも比喩的にも、運ぶのが重いものを指します。一般的に、誰かに重くのしかかる責任、心配、または困難を表します。「Burden of proof」（立証責任）は、何かを証明する義務を指す法律用語です。

Burden은 물리적으로든 비유적으로든 무거운 짐을 의미합니다. 흔히 누군가에게 큰 부담이 되는 책임, 걱정, 어려움을 묘사할 때 쓰입니다. 'Burden of proof'는 무언가를 증명해야 할 의무를 뜻하는 법률 용어입니다. 'Burden' 누군가를 동사로 쓰면 책임을 지우다라는 의미입니다.

Ejemplos

The financial burden of caring for elderly parents can be considerable.
照顾年迈父母的经济负担可能相当可观。
La carga financiera de cuidar a padres ancianos puede ser considerable.
高齢の両親を介護する経済的負担はかなり大きいことがあります。
고령의 부모를 돌보는 경제적 부담은 상당할 수 있습니다.
I don't want to be a burden on my children when I'm older.
我不想年老时成为孩子们的负担。
No quiero ser una carga para mis hijos cuando sea mayor.
年を取ったときに子供たちの負担になりたくありません。
나이가 들었을 때 자녀에게 짐이 되고 싶지 않습니다.
The burden of proof lies with the prosecution in criminal cases.
在刑事案件中，举证责任在于控方。
La carga de la prueba recae en la fiscalía en casos penales.
刑事事件では、立証責任は検察側にあります。
형사 사건에서 입증 책임은 검찰 측에 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'byrden' meaning 'a load, weight', from Proto-Germanic 'burthinjo', from the root 'bher-' (to carry, bear). Related to 'bear' (to carry), 'birth', and 'bier'. The figurative sense of 'a hardship' is very old.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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