Definition of bear on

bear onphrasal verb

chịu đựng

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The expression "bear on" has its roots in the nautical language of the 17th century. When sailing, the Commanding Officer would instruct his crew on a particular course by signaling the direction using a nautical compass, called a backstaff. The compass had a needle, which would point towards magnetic north. To maintain a specific heading, the ship's helmsman, who steered the wheel, would need to keep the needle centered on the backstaff's dial, a task that required steady hands and concentration. The Commanding Officer would then say, "bear on" to indicate that the ship's course should remain steady, maintaining the current heading. The expression, which has its roots in the nautical term "bearings," meaning the ship's position and heading, was used to instruct the helmsman to keep the ship moving in the desired direction. Over time, the term "bear on" expanded beyond the sailing community and came into common use in military and aviation contexts. It became a phrase used to indicate continuing a task or process and to persevere, revealing how useful and versatile seafaring terms can be across various industries and environments.

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Example:
  • The grizzly bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.

    Con gấu xám lê bước qua khu rừng để tìm kiếm thức ăn.

  • The mother bear lovingly cradled her cubs in her furry arms.

    Gấu mẹ âu yếm ôm đàn con vào lòng trong vòng tay đầy lông của mình.

  • The black bear foraged for berries and nuts among the trees.

    Gấu đen tìm kiếm quả mọng và hạt giữa các tán cây.

  • The polar bear swam through the icy waters of the Arctic in search of prey.

    Gấu Bắc Cực bơi qua vùng nước băng giá của Bắc Cực để tìm kiếm con mồi.

  • The bear cub played and frolicked in the grassy meadow.

    Chú gấu con chơi đùa và nô đùa trên đồng cỏ.

  • The brown bear lumbered towards the picnic area, startling a group of hikers.

    Con gấu nâu nặng nề tiến về phía khu vực dã ngoại, khiến một nhóm người đi bộ đường dài giật mình.

  • The adult bear taught her young how to hunt for food in the woods.

    Con gấu trưởng thành dạy đàn con cách săn mồi trong rừng.

  • The brown bear left her distinctive paw prints in the mud near the lake.

    Con gấu nâu đã để lại dấu chân đặc trưng của mình trên bùn gần hồ.

  • The grizzly bear snuggled her cubs tightly to keep them warm during the winter.

    Gấu xám quấn chặt đàn con của mình để giữ ấm cho chúng trong mùa đông.

  • The bear family made their home in the dense undergrowth of the forest.

    Gia đình gấu sống trong bụi rậm rạp của khu rừng.