"hit the books" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 用功读书
• 开始学习

Definition

开始努力学习，通常是为了考试或重要测验。这是表示“学习”的非正式说法。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是非正式、俚语表达。适合朋友、同学之间使用，不能按字面理解，只是指学习。通常用于考试前：'今晚我要 hit the books。' 不要和 'hit the sack'（去睡觉）混淆。

Examples

I need to hit the books tonight for my math test.

我今晚得**用功读书**，因为明天有数学考试。

She always hits the books before big exams.

她在大考前总会**用功读书**。

After dinner, let's hit the books together.

晚饭后，我们一起**开始学习**吧。

I wish I didn't have to hit the books every weekend, but finals are coming.

真希望我每周末都不用**苦读**，可是期末快到了。

You'd better hit the books if you want to pass this class.

如果你想通过这门课，最好**赶紧学习**。

I've been out all week, so it's time to really hit the books.

我整个星期都没学习，现在该认真**用功读书**了。