overburden

overburden
verb
  1. [with obj.](常作 be overburdened)load (someone) with too many things to carry
    使携带东西过多;使负担过重
    they were overburdened with luggage.
    过多的行李使他们不堪重负。
    ■give (someone) more work or pressure than they can deal with
    给…过多工作(或压力)
    ministers are overburdened with engagements.
    约见部长的人太多,使他们应接不暇。
noun
  1. [mass noun]rock or soil overlying a mineral deposit, archaeological site, or other underground feature
    (矿藏、古代遗迹等的)岩石覆盖;表土层
    ■an excessive burden
    过载物;过重负担
    an overburden of costs.
    过高的成本。
派生
overburdensome
[əʊvəˈbəːd(ə)ns(ə)m]
adjective
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