/ˈbɜːdən/vt.(oppress)加负荷于;使负担
the medical expenses that were burdening her family给她的家庭造成负担的医疗费用
They could bring more accountability to tourist operators and tourists without burdening the taxpayer too much.他们可以让旅行社和游客承担更多责任, 而不给纳税人过多的负担。
to burden sb with sth
1.(saddle)+ news, knowledge, problem用…烦扰某人
I would not dream of burdening anyone with my problems.我压根不想拿我的问题去烦扰任何人。
2.+ task, tax, debt使某人负担
Many NHS managers say the Government is too interfering, burdening them with centrally imposed targets and guidelines.很多提供国民保健服务的管理人员说, 政府干预过多, 用中央强加的目标和指导方针向自己施压。