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Jerky Meaning in English

word

/ˈdʒɝki/
JUR-kee
/dʒˈɜːki/
JUR-kee

释义

"Jerky" can mean dried, salted meat that is usually chewy, or it can describe something that moves with uneven, sudden stops and starts.

用法与细微差别

As a noun, "jerky" almost always refers to a snack made from dried meat, like "beef jerky". As an adjective, it describes motion that isn't smooth ("jerky movements"). Informal and common in both uses. Don’t confuse with "jerk" (person or verb).

例句

I bought some beef jerky at the store.

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Her dance was a little jerky at first.

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Do you want some jerky for the road?

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My internet connection is really jerky today.

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The video kept playing in a jerky way.

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The car made a jerky stop at the red light.

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