| 释义 |
jerky
I. jerky \ˈjərkē, ˈjə̄k-, ˈ-jə̇ik-, -ki\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: jerk (II) + -y
1.
a. : moving along with or accompanied by fits and starts : jolting
< a jerky vehicle >
b. : characterized by abrupt or awkward transitions
< a jerky prose style >
2.
a. : inane, foolish
< jerky adolescents hanging around drugstores >
b. : contemptibly weak or ineffectual
< the jerky policies of an ignorant governor >
II. jerky noun
(-es)
: a horse-drawn wagon usually without springs that is used for carrying passengers
III. jer·ky noun
(-es)
Etymology: modification of Spanish charqui — more at charqui
: meat (as beef) that has been jerked |