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Chinese dictionary
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adj.heavy; a great extent; weighty
你去把那张沉重的桌子搬到前面来。
Go and move that heavy table to the front.
他背着几个沉重的包吃力地爬上山去。
He struggled up the hill with the heavy bags.
他将沉重的箱子放在双肩上。
He supported the heavy box on his shoulders.
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- 2
adj.in a bad mood; heavy burden in mind
这两天,他的心情特别沉重。
His mood has been especially gloomy and heavy in the past couple of days.
他为酗酒付出了沉重的代价。
He drank too much and paid dearly forit.
由于无力承担沉重的债务负担,他的商业帝国垮掉了。
His business empire collapsed under a massive burden of debt.
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adj.critical; serious
沉重的一击
a heavy blow
沉重赋税
oppressive taxes
他病势仍然沉重。
He is critically ill.
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Word usage
- Note"沉重" is different from "繁重". "繁重" means a lot of clues and messy affairs; "沉重" means a deep degree or a heavy burden of thought.