Weigh down
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British pronunciation/wˈeɪ dˈaʊn/
American pronunciation/wˈeɪ dˈaʊn/

Definizione e Significato di "weigh down"

to weigh down
[phrase form: weigh]
01

opprimere, schiacciare

to make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them
to weigh down definition and meaning
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The disappointment of not meeting expectations seemed to weigh down the entire team.
La delusione di non soddisfare le aspettative sembrava opprimere l'intero team.
Economic downturns have a way of weighing down on people's hopes for a better future.
Le recessioni economiche hanno il modo di schiacciare le speranze delle persone per un futuro migliore.
02

appesantire, opprimere

to add weight to someone or something, making it more difficult for them to move
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The heavy backpack weighed down the hiker as she climbed the steep trail.
Lo zaino pesante appesantiva l'escursionista mentre saliva lungo il sentiero ripido.
The wet clothes began to weigh down on the swimmer, making it challenging to stay afloat.
I vestiti bagnati iniziarono ad appesantire il nuotatore, rendendo difficile rimanere a galla.
03

appesantire, schiacciare

to apply pressure by placing a heavy object on something
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Can you weigh the paper down with a book to keep it from blowing away?
Puoi appesantire la carta con un libro per impedirle di volare via?
He weighed the package down with a rock to prevent it from flying away.
Ha appesantito il pacco con una pietra per evitarne il volo.
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