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Jimmied Meaning in English

word · lemma: jimmy

ˈdʒɪmid
JIM-eed
dʒˈɪmɪd
jim-EED

释义

Opened something, especially a lock or door, using a tool like a crowbar instead of a key, usually with force.

用法与细微差别

'Jimmied' is informal and often used in crime or break-in contexts. Usually refers to using a tool ('jimmy') to force open something. Not for regular lock opening. Often used passively ('The window was jimmied').

例句

Someone jimmied the back door last night.

basic

The window was jimmied open during the break-in.

basic

He jimmied the lock to get inside.

basic

The thieves jimmied their way into the garage without anyone noticing.

natural

Looks like someone jimmied the mailbox to steal the packages.

natural

Don’t worry, I just jimmied it a bit to see if it still works — nothing’s broken.

natural