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cram

UK //kræm//US //kræm//

词源

源自古英语 'crammian',意为填塞,与古挪威语 'kremja'(挤压)同源。

verb

❶ 指短时间内大量塞入或填满某物,常用于描述考试前突击学习或空间被塞满的状态。

“She crammed all her clothes into the suitcase.”

(她把所有衣服都塞进了行李箱。)

“Students often cram the night before exams.”

(学生们常在考试前一晚突击复习。)

同义词:stuff, pack, jam

noun

❶ 指突击学习的行为或状态,特指为应付考试而临时死记硬背。

“The last-minute cram didn't help his test score.”

(临时抱佛脚并没有提高他的考试成绩。)

“Cram sessions are common before final exams.”

(期末考试前突击复习很常见。)

同义词:last-minute study, intensive review

常见短语

cram for — 为某事临时突击准备,尤指为考试仓促学习。

“He stayed up all night cramming for the chemistry test.”

(他整晚熬夜突击准备化学考试。)

cram into — 将大量事物强行塞入有限空间。

“We crammed six people into the tiny car.”

(我们六个人挤进了那辆小车。)