to bear on
[phrase form: bear]
01
影响, 压在...上
to affect someone or something, particularly in a burdensome way
Transitive: to bear on sb/sth
例子
The tragic incident continues to bear on the community's well-being.
这一悲剧事件继续影响着社区的福祉。
The long hours and workload are bearing on the employees' morale.
长时间的工作和工作量影响着员工的士气。
02
与...有关, 涉及到
to be related to a particular situation or topic
Transitive: to bear on a situation
例子
Scientific research findings often bear on the medical field's advancements.
科学研究成果往往涉及医学领域的进步。
The legal precedents will bear on the court's decision regarding the case.
法律先例将影响法院对此案的裁决。
03
激励, 鼓励
to motivate someone to start or finish an activity
Transitive: to bear on sb
Ditransitive: to bear on sb to do sth
例子
The cheering crowd bore on the athlete to give their best performance.
欢呼的人群激励运动员发挥出最佳表现。
The tight deadline bore on the team to work efficiently.
紧迫的截止日期促使团队高效工作。
04
保持, 保存
to ensure that something stays the same or unchanged over time
Transitive: to bear on sth
例子
The decision to bear on the original architecture was met with unanimous approval.
决定保留原始架构获得了全体一致同意。
We should strive to bear on the values that define our cultural identity.
我们应该努力保持那些定义我们文化身份的价值观。
