swot

• Substantiv, das einen Schüler oder Studenten bezeichnet, der übermäßig viel lernt und deshalb oft als langweilig oder allzu strebsam gilt und von Gleichaltrigen verspottet werden kann.

A noun referring to a student who studies excessively, often perceived as boring or overly studious, and may be ridiculed by peers.

1. Studious personB2informalbritish

   A person who studies excessively, often perceived as boring or overly serious about their studies.

   Streber

   • He was always called a swot because he spent all his time in the library.
   • The other kids teased her for being a swot.
   • She's a bit of a swot, but she gets top marks.

   Synonymebookwormdweebeggheadgrindnerdwonk

   Antonymeidlerslacker

• Umgangssprachliches Verb, das bedeutet, intensiv zu lernen oder zu pauken, besonders vor einer Prüfung.

A verb meaning to study hard or cram, especially for an exam.

1. Study intensivelyB2informalbritish

   To study hard and with great focus, especially in preparation for an exam.

   Intensiv lernen

   • She spent the whole weekend swotting for her final exams.
   • He was swotting up on his history notes before the test.
   • They swotted together in the library until late at night.

   Synonymebone upcramgrindmug uprevisestudy

Phrasal-Variantenswot up