The library
LY-bruh-ree /ˈlaɪbrəri/
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What it really means
The centre of student life at exam time — many open 24 hours then. There are usually silent floors and group-work floors; check which one you are on before talking. Borrow books with your student card.
Chinese explanation
考试季学生生活的中心——很多图书馆那时24小时开放。通常分静音楼层和讨论楼层，说话前先确认自己在哪层。借书刷学生卡。
Example conversation
A: Fancy lunch?
B: Can't — I've got a library seat and I'm not giving it up in exam season.
A：去吃午饭吗？
B：不行——考试季我抢到了图书馆座位，绝不能让出去。
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