to weigh down
[phrase form: weigh]
01
使沮丧, 压垮
to make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them
例子
Economic downturns have a way of weighing down on people's hopes for a better future.
经济衰退有一种方式会压垮人们对更美好未来的希望。
02
加重, 使负担
to add weight to someone or something, making it more difficult for them to move
例子
The heavy backpack weighed down the hiker as she climbed the steep trail.
沉重的背包压得徒步旅行者在攀登陡峭的小径时步履维艰。
03
压住, 压下
to apply pressure by placing a heavy object on something
例子
He weighed the package down with a rock to prevent it from flying away.
他用一块石头压住包裹，防止它飞走。
