to cramp
01
阻碍, 限制
to limit or stop something from moving or progressing freely
Transitive: to cramp movement or progress of something
例子
The traffic jam cramped our journey to the airport.
交通堵塞限制了我们前往机场的旅程。
Do n't let fear cramp your ability to take risks and try new things.
不要让恐惧限制你冒险和尝试新事物的能力。
02
抽筋, 痉挛
to experience a sharp, painful tightening or contraction in a muscle
Intransitive
例子
After running for miles, she suddenly cramped in her calf and had to stop.
跑了数英里后，她的小腿突然抽筋，不得不停下来。
He cramped in the middle of the night, waking up from the intense pain.
他在半夜抽筋了，因剧烈的疼痛而醒来。
03
引起抽筋, 导致肌肉疼痛收缩
to cause someone or something to experience a sudden, painful contraction of a muscle or a restriction
Transitive: to cramp a muscle
例子
The cold water cramped his leg, making him stop swimming.
冷水使他的腿抽筋，让他停止了游泳。
The long hours of sitting cramped her back, leaving her stiff and sore.
长时间坐着让她的背部抽筋，使她僵硬和疼痛。
04
夹紧, 固定
to secure or fasten something using a tool or device called a cramp that hold pieces together
Transitive: to cramp two things
例子
The workers cramped the beams into position before the cement set.
工人们在水泥凝固之前将梁夹紧到位。
The technician cramped the parts together to ensure they were aligned correctly.
技术员将零件夹紧在一起以确保它们正确对齐。
Cramp
01
抽筋, 肌肉痉挛
a sudden painful contraction in a muscle due to fatigue
例子
He got a cramp in his calf during the marathon and had to stop.
他在马拉松期间小腿抽筋，不得不停下来。
Swimming in cold water can trigger muscle cramps.
在冷水中游泳可能引发肌肉痉挛。
02
夹子, 扣件
a metal strip bent at the ends, used to hold bricks or stones together
例子
The builder used a cramp to keep the stone wall from falling apart.
建筑工人使用了一个夹具来防止石墙倒塌。
Old buildings often have hidden cramps to strengthen the bricks.
旧建筑通常有隐藏的夹子来加固砖块。
03
夹具, 夹钳
a tool that holds pieces of wood tightly while the glue dries
例子
He tightened the cramp to keep the wooden pieces together.
他拧紧了夹具以保持木片在一起。
You 'll need a cramp to fix this broken chair leg properly.
你需要一个夹具来正确修复这把坏掉的椅子腿。
