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Jinxes Meaning in English

word · lemma: jinx

ˈdʒɪŋks
JINKS
dʒˈɪŋksɪz
JINKS-iz

释义

Superstitious acts or words believed to bring bad luck; also, things or people thought to cause bad luck.

用法与细微差别

"Jinxes" is plural and usually informal or playful, common in sports, games, or when joking. Used for actual superstitions or when blaming bad luck. Can be a noun ("bad jinxes") or a verb (less common: "she jinxes the team"). Not used in formal or academic writing.

例句

Some people believe broken mirrors bring jinxes.

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He thinks black cats are jinxes.

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We try to avoid jinxes before big exams.

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Don't talk about winning; you'll give us jinxes!

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After his comment, it felt like all the jinxes hit us at once.

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You keep mentioning the final score—enough with the jinxes already!

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