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
The disappointment of not meeting expectations seemed to weigh down the entire team.
未能达到期望的失望似乎压垮了整个团队。
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。
The wet clothes began to weigh down on the swimmer, making it challenging to stay afloat.
湿衣服开始压在游泳者身上，使得保持漂浮变得困难。
03
压住, 压下
to apply pressure by placing a heavy object on something
例子
Can you weigh the paper down with a book to keep it from blowing away?
你能用一本书压住纸，防止它被吹走吗？
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。
