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shoulder carry; support; endure
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to carry on one's shoulder
Commonly used in daily spoken language, refers to resting objects on one's shoulder.
Soldiers trained on the playground with their rifles slung over their shoulders.
Grandpa carried his hoe to the field to weed.
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He carried a bag of rice up to the third floor.
Workers carried construction tools to the construction site.
The little girl carried her violin case to class on her shoulder.
verb
to endure; to withstand; to hold on
informalUsed in informal spoken language, refers to enduring hardship, cold, or pressure.
It's so cold in the room without heating in winter, I can barely stand it.
Faced with huge work pressure, he gritted his teeth and endured it.
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This rainstorm has lasted three days, our tent can barely hold on.
No matter how many difficulties we encounter, we must carry this project through.
Mom single-handedly bears the heavy burden of the whole family's livelihood.