to weigh down
[phrase form: weigh]
01
重くのしかかる, 気を滅入らせる
to make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them
例
The disappointment of not meeting expectations seemed to weigh down the entire team.
期待に応えられなかった失望がチーム全体に重くのしかかっているようだった。
02
重くする, 負担をかける
to add weight to someone or something, making it more difficult for them to move
例
As the pile of textbooks grew, it started to weigh down on the student's backpack.
教科書の山が大きくなるにつれて、学生のリュックサックに重くのしかかり始めた。
03
重しを載せる, 押さえる
to apply pressure by placing a heavy object on something
例
Can you weigh the paper down with a book to keep it from blowing away?
紙が飛ばないように本で重しをしてくれませんか？
