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hit the books

/hɪt ðə bʊks/

To begin studying with a lot of effort and focus, especially when preparing for an exam or a test. It implies a serious and dedicated study session rather than just casual reading.

例句

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1

I have a huge chemistry test tomorrow, so I really need to hit the books tonight.

I need to start studying very hard tonight for my upcoming chemistry exam.

2

If the students wish to pass the bar exam, they must hit the books for several months.

The students must dedicate themselves to intense study for several months to pass the professional exam.

3

Sorry, I can't go to the party; I've gotta hit the books or I'll fail this course.

I cannot attend because I must stay home and study intensely to avoid failing.

词族

Verb
study
副词
studiously
形容词
studious
相关
student
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记忆技巧

Imagine your hand 'hitting' the cover of a thick textbook to open it and start working hard for your future.

快速测验

Finals are next week, so I'm going to ______ the books starting this afternoon.

正确!

正确答案是: hit

例句

1

I have a huge chemistry test tomorrow, so I really need to hit the books tonight.

everyday

I need to start studying very hard tonight for my upcoming chemistry exam.

2

If the students wish to pass the bar exam, they must hit the books for several months.

formal

The students must dedicate themselves to intense study for several months to pass the professional exam.

3

Sorry, I can't go to the party; I've gotta hit the books or I'll fail this course.

informal

I cannot attend because I must stay home and study intensely to avoid failing.

4

Academic success is often the result of knowing exactly when to stop socializing and hit the books.

academic

Succeeding in university requires discipline to prioritize intensive study over social activities.

5

Even though he is working full-time, he still finds time to hit the books for his MBA every evening.

business

Despite his full-time job, he allocates time every night for dedicated professional study.

词族

Verb
study
副词
studiously
形容词
studious
相关
student

常见搭配

hit the books hard To study with extreme intensity and focus.
time to hit the books A moment when one must begin studying seriously.
need to hit the books The necessity of starting a study session.
hit the books early To start studying well before a deadline or exam.
hit the books for hours To spend a long duration of time studying intensely.

常用短语

crack a book

To open a book to start studying (often used in the negative).

hit the sack

To go to bed (often used after a long study session).

hit the road

To leave or begin a journey.

容易混淆的词

hit the books vs hit the sack

'Hit the books' means to study, while 'hit the sack' means to go to sleep.

hit the books vs read a book

'Reading a book' is a general activity, while 'hitting the books' implies urgent and intense study.

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使用说明

This idiom is most common in American English and is predominantly used by students. It is informal but perfectly acceptable in spoken English and casual writing.

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常见错误

Don't use the singular form 'hit the book'. Learners also sometimes take this literally, but it has nothing to do with physical hitting.

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记忆技巧

Imagine your hand 'hitting' the cover of a thick textbook to open it and start working hard for your future.

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词源

Originates from 20th-century American slang, where the verb 'hit' began to be used to mean 'to start' or 'to go to' an activity.

语法模式

The verb 'hit' remains the same in past and present tenses. Usually followed by a time indicator like 'tonight' or 'this weekend'. Often used with modal verbs like 'must', 'need to', or 'have to'.
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文化背景

Very common in North American high school and college culture where 'grinding' for exams is a shared experience.

快速测验

Finals are next week, so I'm going to ______ the books starting this afternoon.

正确!

正确答案是: hit

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