bear down   (TTS發音)

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。