bear on

riguardare, essere pertinente a

Avere un legame significativo con un argomento.

In inglese semplice: To be connected with a subject in a way that matters.

• Your question bears on an important issue.
• None of those documents bore on the case.
• Does this information bear on our discussion?

Come si usa: bear on something (This evidence bears directly on the case.)

Sinonimi: relate to, be relevant to

Espressioni comuni: bear on something, bear on the issue

influire su, incidere su

Influire su ciò che accade o su come si sviluppa una situazione.

In inglese semplice: To affect what happens or how something develops.

• These costs bear on our decision.
• The weather bore on the outcome of the race.
• How will the new rules bear on future investment?

Come si usa: bear on something (Several factors bear on the final result.)

Sinonimi: affect, influence

Espressioni comuni: bear on something, bear on the outcome

gravare su, opprimere

Causare difficoltà o sofferenza a qualcuno, oppure rendergli le cose più difficili.

In inglese semplice: To cause trouble or suffering for someone, or make something harder for them.

• These debts bear on the family.
• The long winter bore heavily on the poor.
• Such demands bear on people who already struggle.

Come si usa: bear on someone/something (The heavy taxes bore on the poorest families.)

Sinonimi: burden, weigh on, hinder

Contrari: help

Espressioni comuni: bear on someone, bear on the poor