cramp

• 肌肉或肌群突然、不自主且疼痛的收缩，常由过度用力、疲劳或脱水引起。

A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often caused by strain, overuse, or dehydration.

1. Muscle spasmB1formalmedical

   A sudden, painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle.

   抽筋

   • He got a cramp in his leg while swimming.
   • She woke up with a painful cramp in her calf.
   • Drinking water can help prevent muscle cramps during exercise.

   同义词charley horsemuscle spasmspasm

2. Abdominal painB1formalmedical

   Sharp or dull pain in the abdomen, often associated with menstruation or digestion.

   绞痛

   • She suffers from severe menstrual cramps every month.
   • He had stomach cramps after eating spoiled food.
   • The doctor prescribed medication for the abdominal cramps.

   同义词bellyachecolicpangspasmstitchstomachachetwinge

• 动词，表示引起肌肉突然疼痛收缩（抽筋），或限制、阻碍运动、生长或发展。

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.

   引起肌肉痉挛

   • 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.

   限制

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

   同义词checkconstraincurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitobstructrestrict

   反义词freeliberateloosenrelease