Hard carry意思

"Hard carry" is a term that originates from multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, particularly Defense of the Ancients (DotA) and its successor, DotA 2. It refers to a player or character that single-handedly leads their team to victory, often by carrying the team in terms of both damage output and overall contribution.

In gaming, "carry" typically refers to a hero or character that becomes increasingly powerful as the game progresses, often due to accumulating items or levels. A "hard carry" is a specific type of carry hero that requires a lot of resources and time to reach their full potential but can dominate the late game if given the opportunity.

The term "hard carry" can also be used more broadly to describe a player who has to do most of the work or carry the weight for their team, implying that the team's success heavily depends on their performance.

Outside of gaming, the term "hard carry" might be used metaphorically to describe someone who takes on a significant burden or responsibility, often in a context where others are not contributing as much.