英语词汇“jerk”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

jerk

释义

to move (something) with a short sudden pull, push, twist, or jolt

She jerked her head out of the way

(often + out) to say (something) in an abrupt or explosive manner

verb intrans

to make a sudden spasmodic motion

They jerked to attention

to move in a series of short abrupt motions

jerker noun

[prob alteration of English dialect yerk to thrash, attack, excite, from Middle English yerken to bind tightly, to lash; earlier history unknown]

a single quick forceful motion, e.g. a pull, twist, or jolt

an involuntary spasmodic muscular movement due to reflex action

in weightlifting, the pushing of a weight from shoulder height to a position above the head

chiefly NAmer, informal a stupid, foolish, or naive person

to preserve (meate.g. beef or venison) by cutting it into long slices or strips and drying it in the sun

[back-formation from jerky²]

= jerky²

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