bear down

• 短语动词，表示用力、努力朝某方向前进或采取坚决行动。

A phrasal verb used to indicate applying pressure, moving forcefully towards something, or making a determined effort.

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1. Move forcefully towardsinformal

   To approach or move towards someone or something in a determined or threatening way.

   逼近

   • The storm was bearing down on the coast.
   • The car bore down on the pedestrian crossing.
   • The army bore down on the enemy's position.

   同义词move in on

   反义词recederecoilretreatwithdraw

2. Exert pressure or effortinformal

   To apply strong pressure or make a great effort, especially in a difficult situation.

   加把劲

   • She bore down on the task until it was finished.
   • The team bore down and completed the project ahead of schedule.
   • He bore down on the accelerator to overtake the truck.

   同义词buckle downendeavorknuckle downlaborpress onpushstrainstrivestruggle

3. Overcome or defeatinformal

   To successfully deal with or overcome a problem or opponent.

   战胜

   • They bore down on the competition and won the championship.
   • The government is bearing down on corruption.
   • She bore down on her fears and gave the speech.

   同义词conquercrushdefeatovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmsubduevanquish

   反义词capitulatesubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

基本动词bear