cramp

kræmp
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued
n. a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
v. secure with a cramp
v. affect with or as if with a cramp

中文翻译

n. 痉挛, 腹部绞痛, 铁夹钳
a. 狭窄的, 难认的
vt. 使抽筋, 以铁箍扣紧, 束缚

1
Collins 星级
14,012
BNC 频率
12,410
使用频率

记忆技巧

cramp 并没有明显的词根词缀,但可以联想到它的含义:肌肉痉挛。可以把它拆分为“cram”(挤入)和“p”(代表痛),意为“挤压导致的痛”。

例句

1. She got a cramp in her leg while running.
她在跑步时腿抽筋了。
2. I always drink water to avoid cramps during exercise.
我总是喝水以避免运动时抽筋。
3. After sitting for too long, I often experience cramps in my back.
坐太久后,我常常感到背部抽筋。

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