| 词汇 | bear down on |
| 释义 | Idiom bear down onbear down (on someone/something) 1. to use all your effort to do something. Our students will have to bear down if they want to pass their exams. 2. to push or press on something. When washing your car, try not to bear down too hard or you'll take off the paint. 3. to move toward someone or something in a threatening way. Another storm is bearing down on northern California.The car gathered speed and bore down on him, so he jumped into the ditch. Phr V bear down on bears, bearing, bore, borne bear down on sb/sth slightly formal to move quickly towards someone or something in a threatening or determined wayA large bus was bearing down on them at high speed.The striker found a gap in the defence and bore down on the goal. ! Bear down upon is more formal than bear down on and is mostly used in writing.1. bear down on/upon sb/sth to move quickly towards someone or something in a threatening or determined way: The ship bore down on us and for a few moments there seemed to be no escape. Billy looked up and frowned as he saw his mother bearing down on him.2. bear down on/upon sb/sth to have a strong effect on someone or something, especially by creating pressure on them: When they speak, I feel the force of history bearing down on me. The Abbey's sombre traditions were bearing down on him. (redirected from bear down on) bear down (on)1. Literally, to press down hard on a surface or item. I bore down on the eraser, but I still couldn't fully erase my drawing. Really bear down on the bandage there—more pressure will slow the bleeding until we get to the hospital. 2. To put forth one's maximum effort toward something. If you want to get a passing grade this semester, you'll really need to bear down on your studies. 3. To move closer to someone or something, usually in an intimidating or frightening way. I'm going over the speed limit, so I have no idea why this car is bearing down on me. We ducked into a store to avoid the angry man who'd been bearing down on us. bear down (on someone or something)to press down on someone or something. Bear down on the pen. You have to make a lot of copies. Don't bear down too hard or you'll break it. bear down1. Press or weigh down on someone or something. For example, This pen doesn't write unless you bear down hard on it. [Late 1600s] 2. Try hard, intensify one's efforts, as in If you'll just bear down, you'll pass the test. 3. Move forward in a pressing or threatening way, as in The ferry bore down on our little skiff. This usage was originally nautical. [Early 1700s] bear downv. 1. To press or push down heavily on someone or something: To knead this dough you have to bear down on it with both hands. I grabbed the corners of the blanket and bore down hard to stop the wind from blowing it away. 2. To apply maximum effort and concentration: Now that the games are over, I can really bear down on my studies. To finish this job you'll need to bear down and work very hard. 3. To advance upon someone or something in a threatening manner: As soon as I had control of the soccer ball, I saw the tackle bearing down on me. The storm bore down and ravaged the island. |
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