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carry; bear; owe; lose; negative
Meanings
11 senses · 25 examplesverb
to carry on one's back
Literally refers to carrying something on the back, often used in fixed phrases.
He carried thorn branches to apologize to Lin Xiangru.
When trekking long distances, carrying heavy loads will consume a lot of physical strength.
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Ancient soldiers carrying weapons on marches were very tired.
verb
to undertake; to bear responsibility
formalUsed for taking on duties, tasks, or important matters.
Every citizen has the responsibility to maintain public order.
This scientist is in charge of multiple national-level research projects.
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The monitor took on the important task of organizing class activities.
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to rely on; to hold a position
literaryOften used to describe using a natural barrier or favorable position to defend oneself.
The enemy forces resisted stubbornly relying on their stronghold, but were finally defeated by the People's Liberation Army.
This fortress relies on dangerous terrain to defend itself, easy to defend and hard to attack.
verb
to suffer; to incur
Used for experiencing injury, injustice, or loss.
He was injured during training and had to temporarily withdraw from the competition.
Many innocent people suffered injustice in this incident.
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This old man suffered serious injuries in the war and was left with lifelong disabilities.
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to enjoy; to have a good reputation
formalUsed to describe having a long-standing positive reputation or influence.
This time-honored restaurant has enjoyed great fame for a long time and is crowded with customers every day.
This writer has enjoyed great reputation in China, and his works have been translated into multiple languages.
verb
to owe; to be in debt
Used for financial obligations or unfulfilled obligations.
He owed a huge amount of debt due to poor business management.
This company is heavily in debt and on the verge of bankruptcy.
verb
to betray; to let down
Used for breaking promises, betraying trust, or failing to meet expectations.
He broke his promise with his friend, which was really a breach of trust.
People who are ungrateful and betray others will eventually lose the trust of everyone.
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We must not let down the earnest expectations of our teachers and parents.
verb
to lose; to be defeated
Used in sports, competitions, or contests.
In this football match, the home team lost to the away team 2-3.
The outcome of this competition will determine who advances to the final.
adjective
negative; less than zero
technicalA technical term used in mathematics and science.
On the number line, negative numbers are located on the left side of zero.
The result of this calculation is a negative number.
adjective
negative (electricity)
technicalA technical term used in physics and electrical engineering.
The negative electrode of the battery is connected to the wire to form a closed loop.
Negative and positive electricity will neutralize each other when they meet.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name in China.
Teacher Fu is the Chinese teacher at our school.