1. weigh heavily upon負重 ;壓垮
The heavy load seemed to bear the old man down. 這重擔似乎要把老人壓垮了。
This responsibility bears down on him. 這個責任沉重地壓在他的肩上。
2. defeat戰勝;擊敗
His determined efforts at last bore down all his opponents. 他堅韌不拔,終于戰勝了所有對手。
3. strive harder; intensify one's effort加緊努力
She is bearing down in her studies to win a scholarship. 為了獲得獎學金,她正發奮學習。
The driver bore down with all his strength to control the car when the wheels slipped. 當輪子打滑時,司機竭盡全力去控制住汽車。
We must bear down to keep our unbeaten record intact. 我們必須努力保持不敗的記錄。