
好词典

源自中古英语 crampe(痉挛),借自古法语,最终源于日耳曼语词根 kramp(弯曲)。
❶ 指肌肉突然紧绷或抽搐引起的疼痛感,通常发生在腿部或腹部,常因运动过度或脱水引起。
“She had to stop running because of severe cramping in her calf.”
(她因小腿严重抽筋而不得不停止跑步。)
“Drinking enough water can help prevent muscle cramping during exercise.”
(喝足够的水有助于预防运动时肌肉抽筋。)
❶ 指因空间不足或限制而导致活动受阻,或使某人感到受束缚的状态。
“The small room was cramping her style.”
(狭小的房间限制了她的发挥。)
“Wearing tight shoes can cramp your toes.”
(穿太紧的鞋子会挤压脚趾。)
cramping one's style — 形容因外界限制而无法自由发挥能力或个性,常用于非正式场合。
“Having strict parents really cramped his style in high school.”
(严格的父母让他在高中时期束手束脚。)