overburden

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Definitions

v.

To load someone with too much work, responsibility, or weight.

使负担过重,使过度劳累

n.

Rock and soil lying above a mineral deposit that must be removed to access it.

覆盖层(矿层上方须移除的岩土);过重的负担

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
overburdenother
=overburden

Common Collocations

  • 1.overburden with work被工作压得喘不过气

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The teacher was careful not to overburden students with too much homework.

  • 2.

    Don't overburden yourself with too many projects at the same time.

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