短语 packed like sardines1 字面意思是挤得像罐头里的沙丁鱼，也就是形容在人多的场所下，拥挤不堪的场面，就像图中所示。
例句
I hate getting the train in the morning. Were all packed like sardines and its always hot and smelly2.
Henry didnt stay at the party for very long he said there were so many people they were packed like sardines.
The fans were packed like sardines at the music festival.
请注意
另一个形容拥挤状况的短语是 chock-a-block, 请看例句：
Im afraid Im going to be late as Im stuck in traffic. The streets are chock-a-block with cars today.
The bar was so chock-a-block with people that I couldnt move!
