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Rogerio Coelho
What is the meaning of "...under the load..." in the context below ?
"Men and Women alike cry under the load and insist they are overworked and underappreciated".
I understood that "under the load" is the same that "under pressure". Is It Correct ?
2017年1月31日 20:41
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You are more or less correct.
"Load" and "pressure" are just a bit different. "Load" suggests something steady that doesn't go away, like the weight on the back of an overworked mule. "Pressure" suggests something very forceful that only lasts for a short time.
A student who signs up for six university courses is taking "a heavy course load."
A student who gets frantic and upset in the week before the final exam is "suffering from the pressure of final exams."
2017年1月31日
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It's not necessarily under pressure but rather the amount of work they have. A load is something being carried and so it's the quantity of work they are figuratively 'carrying'.
Hope that helps.
Andrew
2017年1月31日
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