What does "cram for" mean?

To study intensively before an exam To memorize a lot of information in a short time.

How do you use "cram for" in a sentence?

Cramming for finals. She crammed for the test. He stayed up cramming for the exam.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common informal

Meaning: To study intensively before an exam

考试前集中学习

Estudiar intensivamente antes de un examen

試験前に集中的に勉強する

시험 전에 벼락치기 공부를 하다

To memorize a lot of information in a short time.

在短时间内记住大量信息。

Memorizar mucha información en poco tiempo.

短時間で大量の情報を暗記すること。

짧은 시간에 많은 정보를 외우다.

Base verb: cram

Particle: for

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Cramming for finals.
为期末考试临时抱佛脚
Empollando para los exámenes finales
期末試験のための詰め込み勉強
기말시험 벼락치기 공부 중
She crammed for the test.
她为考试临时抱佛脚
Ella empolló para el examen
彼女はテストのために詰め込み勉強をした
그녀는 시험을 위해 벼락치기 공부를 했다
He stayed up cramming for the exam.
他熬夜突击复习
Se quedó despierto empollando para el examen
彼は試験のために徹夜で勉強した
그는 시험 공부를 위해 밤을 새웠다

Context: exams, studying, last-minute

Tone: stressed

From cramming or stuffing information into your head.

Era: Modern

Generation: Younger

Social background: Universal