释义 |
jam2 /jam/ transitive verb (jammˈing; jammed)- To press or squeeze tight
- To push forcefully or violently (on or in)
- To crowd full
- To block by crowding
- To bring to a standstill by crowding or interlocking
- To interfere with by emitting signals of similar wavelength (radio)
- To interfere or block (signals generally)
intransitive verb- To become stuck, wedged, etc
- To become unworkable
- To press or push (eg into a confined space)
- To play in a jam session
noun- A crush or squeeze
- A block or stoppage due to crowding or squeezing together
- A jammed mass (eg of logs in a river)
- A jamming of radio messages
- A difficult or embarrassing situation (informal)
ORIGIN: Poss onomatopoeic; connected with champ1 jammˈer noun A person or thing that jams something jam-packedˈ adjective Completely full, crowded, etc jam session noun A gathering of musicians (orig an informal one) at which live, esp improvised music is played |