dead week

短语

词形变化

dead weeks 复数 dead weeks

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    In a college or university, the week immediately preceding finals week.

词源

Possibly from the propensity during this period for students to cram for final exams and complete term papers, often resulting in sleep deprivation, increased irritability, and stress. Also possibly from the lack of classes or activities scheduled during this period, in order to allow more study time.

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