"cram" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 臨時抱佛腳
• 塞滿

Definition

在很短時間內學習大量資訊，通常在考試前，或強行把東西塞進某個空間。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於口語用語，經常用於考前臨時突擊，如 'cram for a test'。也可指東西塞滿。美式比英式更常用。

Examples

I have to cram for my math exam tonight.

我今晚得為數學考試**臨時抱佛腳**。

Don't cram your clothes into that small bag.

不要把你的衣服**塞滿**那個小包裡。

She tried to cram before the test, but she was too tired.

她在考試前試圖**臨時抱佛腳**，但太累了。

We had to cram eight people into a tiny car.

我們不得不把八個人**塞進**一輛小汽車裡。

If you cram all night, you probably won't remember much tomorrow.

如果你**通宵臨時抱佛腳**，明天很可能記不住多少。

He always tries to cram at the last minute, but it rarely works.

他總是到最後一刻才**臨時抱佛腳**，但很少有效。