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burdensome

/ˈbɝdənsəm/

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1 · adj.

difficult or expensive to deal with

繁重的；难以负担的

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The paperwork became burdensome for small businesses.
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这些文书工作给小企业带来了沉重负担。
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Pronunciation: /ˈbɝdənsəm/

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