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bearing

UK //ˈbeərɪŋ//US //ˈberɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语 'beran',意为'携带,承受',与德语 'tragen' 同源,最终源自原始印欧语词根 *bher-(携带)。

noun

❶ 指物体支撑或承受重量的部分,如机械中的轴承,用于减少摩擦并保持旋转部件的稳定性。

“The wheel rotates smoothly because of the high-quality bearing.”

(由于高质量的轴承,轮子转动得很顺畅。)

“He replaced the worn-out bearing in the engine.”

(他更换了发动机里磨损的轴承。)

❶ 指人的举止、姿态或态度,通常表现出某种气质或风度。

“She has a dignified bearing that commands respect.”

(她有一种令人肃然起敬的庄重举止。)

“His military bearing made him stand out in the crowd.”

(他的军人风范让他在人群中脱颖而出。)

❶ 指某事物对另一事物的影响或关系,常用于表达重要性或相关性。

“This new evidence has a direct bearing on the case.”

(这一新证据与案件有直接关系。)

“The economic policies have little bearing on small businesses.”

(这些经济政策对小企业影响甚微。)

同义词:posture, demeanor, influence, relevance, connection

verb

❶ 承受或支撑重量,通常用于描述物体或结构的功能。

“The bridge is capable of bearing heavy loads.”

(这座桥能够承受重载。)

“The shelf is not strong enough to bear the weight of all these books.”

(这个架子不够结实,无法承受所有这些书的重量。)

❶ 容忍或忍受困难、痛苦等,常用于表达耐心或坚韧。

“She bore the pain without complaining.”

(她毫无怨言地忍受着疼痛。)

“He could not bear the thought of losing her.”

(他无法忍受失去她的想法。)

同义词:support, tolerate, endure, sustain, withstand

常见短语

bear in mind — 表示记住或考虑某事,常用于提醒或建议时。

“Bear in mind that the store closes at 6 PM.”

(记住商店下午6点关门。)

bring to bear — 指施加影响或压力,通常用于描述集中力量或资源以达到目的。

“They brought all their resources to bear on the project.”

(他们将所有资源都投入到这个项目中。)