Definition
- C2
To work or study late into the night, often indicating a great deal of effort.
熬夜
She had to burn the midnight oil every night to meet the deadline.
她每晚都得熬夜以赶上截止日期。
The students were burning the midnight oil to prepare for their final exams.
学生们熬夜准备他们的期末考试。
He often burns the midnight oil to finish his research paper.
他经常熬夜完成他的研究论文。