cramped

• Описывает пространство, которое слишком маленькое и неудобное.

Describes a space that is too small and uncomfortable.

1. Lack of spaceB1formal

   Confined or restricted in space; not having enough room.

   Тесный

   • The apartment was too cramped for a family of five.
   • We had to sit in cramped seats on the bus.
   • The office felt cramped with all the extra desks.

   Synonymsconfinedconstrictedcrowdedpokyrestrictedsmalltight

   Antonymsamplecapaciouscommodiousspacious

2. Restricted movementB1formal

   Causing difficulty in moving freely due to tightness or confinement.

   Тесный

   • He felt cramped in the small elevator.
   • The cramped hallway made it hard to pass.
   • Her handwriting became cramped from writing in a tiny notebook.

   Synonymsconfinedconstrictednarrowrestrictedtight

   Antonymsampleexpansiveopenspacious

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего внезапное болезненное сокращение мышц, или для ограничения или препятствования движению, росту или развитию.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a sudden, painful muscle contraction, or to restrict or hinder movement, growth, or development.

1. Cause muscle painB1formal

   To cause a sudden, painful contraction of a muscle.

   Вызывать судорогу

   • The cold water cramped his legs while swimming.
   • Running too fast can cramp your calf muscles.
   • She cramped up during the marathon and had to stop.

2. Restrict or hinderB2formal

   To limit or prevent something from developing or moving freely.

   Ограничивать

   • The tight budget cramped their plans for expansion.
   • His strict schedule cramped his social life.
   • The small room cramped their ability to work efficiently.

   Synonymscheckconstraincurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitobstructrestrict

   Antonymsfreeliberateloosenrelease