/kræmpt/
cramped
BrE /kræmpt/
NAmE /kræmpt/
a cramped room, etc. does not have enough space for the people in it
working in cramped conditions
(of people)
not having room to move freely
(of sb’s writing)
with small letters close together and therefore difficult to read
verb
~ sthto prevent the development or progress of sb/sth 阻碍，阻止（发展或进步） SYN restrict
Tighter trade restrictions might cramp economic growth.
较严格的贸易限制会妨碍经济的增长。