albatross
翻译
信天翁, 沉重的负担
例句
The albatross is a large seabird.
信天翁是一种大型海鸟。
The huge debt became an albatross around his neck.
巨额债务成了他脖子上的沉重负担。
语法模式
an albatross 一只信天翁 The albatross is a large seabird.
an albatross around (sb.'s) neck （某人）脖子上的重负 The huge debt became an albatross around his neck.
近义词
Synonyms (比喻): burden (负担), millstone (重负), encumbrance (累赘)
词源
源自阿拉伯语“al-qādūs”（水桶），经葡萄牙语“alcatraz”（鹈鹕），受拉丁语“albus”（白色）影响而改变。
记忆技巧
记住诗歌《古舟子咏》，其中杀死信天翁的水手被迫将其挂在脖子上，作为他负担的象征。