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词汇 pack in
释义
Phr V
pack in
packs, packing, packed
pack in sth or pack sth in
informal to stop doing something, especially a job
My job was really boring so I decided to pack it in.
to manage to do a lot of activities in a period of time
We were only there four days but we packed so much in.
Pack it in!
(always an order) British & Australian informal something that you say in order to tell someone to stop doing something that is annoying you
Pack it in, you two! You've been arguing all morning.
pack in sb or pack sb in
if a film, play, or performance packs people in, a lot of people come to see itsometimes + at
The rock show 'Hot Stuff' is already packing them in at a London theatre.
British informal to end a romantic relationship with someone
They're not seeing each other any more - she's packed him in.
pack in
⇨ pack in; pack upverb to stop; to cease an activity; to retire US, 1942
phrasepack in1. pack in sthpack sth in informal to stop doing something, especially a job that you find unpleasant or annoying: Geraint packed in his job and went travelling in Australia.pack it in/pack it all in At times like this I feel like packing it all in. It's ridiculous the amount of work we're expected to do. SIMILAR TO: jack in BrE informal, quit2. pack it in! BrE spoken informal used to tell someone to stop doing something that is annoying you: "Susan just punched me!" "Well pack it in, both of you!" SIMILAR TO: knock it off! spoken informal, cut it out! spoken informal3. pack sb in BrE to tell a boyfriend or girlfriend that you want to end the relationship: He's always letting her down - I think she should pack him in. SIMILAR TO: dump, finish with4. pack sth inpack in sth to do a lot of different things, and visit a lot of different places in a short period of time: Seven days isn't long for a holiday, but you can pack a lot in if you try hard. SIMILAR TO: cram in5. pack sb inpack in sb if a film, play, performer etc packs people in, large numbers of people come to watch them: Brad Pitt's latest film has packed in audiences across the country. Dance-pop star Gloria Estefan is packing them in at the Oakland Coliseum. SIMILAR TO: pull in

pack (something) in

1. To pack something into a container or enclosed space of some kind so that it may be stored or carried for future use. I packed an extra chocolate bar in your backpack today as a treat. I'm packing my maternity clothes in a box in the attic we decide to have another baby sometime in the future. I'm sorry, I already packed the toothpaste in the suitcase for our trip. Isn't there another tube somewhere?
2. To manage to fit a lot of people or things into some enclosed space. Wow, they really pack the garlic in this dish, huh? Managers of the club have been accused of packing people in the club beyond its safety limits.
3. To manage to schedule a lot of activities into a limited amount of time. You sure packed in a lot in just a week! I've stopped trying to pack so many things to do in every time I travel because I end up not enjoying the location itself.
4. To surround something snugly within some substance or material. We'll have to pack the finger in ice if we want to have any chance of reattaching it. They packed the stereo equipment in foam to ensure it wasn't damaged during delivery.
5. To quit or give up something. I'm so glad you packed in the smoking—I wouldn't have been able to bear it if you had fallen ill from it. Tom packed his job in and moved to the countryside to work on his father's farm.

pack something in something

to surround or enclose something in something. They packed his wounded hand in Ice, then took him to the hospital. Pack the vase in shredded paper before you close the box.

pack in

v.
1. To fit something into some enclosed space for storage or travel: I packed our sandwiches in the picnic basket.
2. To fit something into some limited space: Do you think you could pack in a few more pairs of socks in your bag? There was not much room in the trunk for the bags, but I was able to pack them in.
3. To stop doing something, as a job or habit; retire from doing something: He packed in his career as a railroad engineer when the trains were sold. She wasn't making any money through her work, so she decided to pack it in.
4. To attract a large number of people: The speaker's seminars have been packing in audiences all month. Good marketing will pack audiences in at the premiere.
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