burdensome

UK //ˈbɜːdnsəm//US //ˈbɜːrdnsəm//

词源

源自中古英语，由名词'burden'(负担)加上后缀'-some'(表示具有某种特性)构成。

❶ 形容某事或某物带来沉重负担或压力，使人感到难以承受或处理。

“The paperwork was so burdensome that it took days to complete.”

（这些文书工作太繁重了，花了好几天才完成。）

“The new regulations placed a burdensome responsibility on small businesses.”

（新规定给小企业带来了沉重的责任负担。）

同义词:onerous, oppressive, heavy, demanding, taxing

burdensome task — 指一项需要付出大量努力或时间才能完成的困难任务。

“Cleaning the entire house alone was a burdensome task.”

（独自打扫整个房子是一项繁重的任务。）

burdensome regulations — 指那些给个人或组织带来不必要困难或成本的规章制度。

“Many small businesses struggle under burdensome regulations.”

（许多小企业在繁重的规章制度下苦苦挣扎。）