Definitions
n. Sudden pain caused by a muscle tightening involuntarily.
抽筋；痉挛性疼痛
v. To restrict someone's movement, freedom, or ability to act.
限制；束缚
Example
A sudden cramp in my calf stopped me swimming.
小腿突然抽筋，我只好停止游泳。
Excessively strict classroom rules may cramp students' creativity and discourage them from exploring unfamiliar ideas.
过于严格的课堂规则可能束缚学生的创造力，使他们不愿探索陌生的想法。
Collocations
- muscle cramp
- stomach cramps
- menstrual cramps
- cramp someone's style
Word family
- cramped (adj.)
- cramping (n.)
Synonyms
- spasm
- restrict
Usage tip
表示空间狭窄用cramped，不用cramp作形容词。
FAQ
- What does cramp mean?
- Sudden pain caused by a muscle tightening involuntarily. To restrict someone's movement, freedom, or ability to act.
- How is cramp pronounced?
- UK /kræmp/, US /kræmp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
