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noundʒəːkdʒərk 1A quick, sharp, sudden movement. 急动；急拉；急扭；急推 he gave a sudden jerk of his head 他的头突然猛地一动。 Example sentencesExamples - Jack roughly broke her grip with a jerk of his wrist.
- My tolerance for ego-inflated jerks was just about finished up already.
- With a sudden jerk of his head, the silent constable directed her roughly inside.
- She was about to open her mouth to scream when she felt a sudden jerk.
- Salazar caught their waiter's eye and called him over with a quick jerk of the head.
- Then she felt a swift jerk on her sleeve and she noted Rina pulling desperately.
- He motioned behind him with a jerk of his thumb.
- With a jerk of her thumb she gestured to where boxes upon boxes stood stacked.
- An unexpected jerk on Sakura's back pulled her to the ground again.
- As soon as they attacked, he pulled his hands apart with a jerk, breaking the rope.
- And when the jerk of the rope pulled him back and tossed him a hundred feet back into the air, a wide grin broke across his face.
- With a deft jerk of her wrist, she flung the flower out the window as well.
- I made my first cast and made two short pulls when the fly was taken with a violent jerk.
- With a jerk of the head, the Locum Yellow Rose vomited a scroll of paper onto the carpet.
- The kids felt a sudden sideways jerk as a whining noise began to permeate the room.
- Instead of releasing me, he gave my wrist a jerk, pulling me a step closer.
- Ryan turns the sink faucet on with a jerk of his wrist, splashing the cold water on his face.
- With a quick jerk of the head there was a crack.
- He gave a startled jerk and pulled away, surprising the one who was holding him with how strong he actually was.
- With a rough jerk, he pulled down a cylindrical piston ringed with switches and green lights.
Synonyms jolt, lurch, bump, start, jar, jog, bang, bounce, shake, shock rare jounce - 1.1 A spasmodic muscular twitch.
肌肉抽搐 Example sentencesExamples - You may have muscle jerks or pins and needles in one arm or leg.
- The tendon jerk reflex is relatively simple and involves a relatively small region of the spinal cord.
- This attitude by Christians will accompany experiences that are ‘all spasmodic, full of jerks and starts.’
- Then, with a spasmodic jerk, its grip on the man's soul was wrent, and it tumbled out of the temple.
- Usually these movements include dorsiflexions of the ankles and toes, which are slower than myoelonic jerks.
- There are various theories about what causes myoclonic jerks, as they're known - one is poor circulation.
- The knee jerk reaction is to jump into line but this time forget it.
- Opiate drugs can help relieve pain, and the drugs clonazepam and sodium valproate may help relieve involuntary muscle jerks.
- Finally it happened and the knee jerk reaction is to build a big fence.
- When the myoclonic jerks are unilateral, a more serious condition is often suspected.
- With a lot of prodding and poking and pushing and cajoling, it set off with a spasmodic jerk.
- Such tendon jerks are tested as part of a routine neurological examination, to assess the state of synaptic connections.
- Can we blame the myoclonic jerk for this incident?
- One of the best-known reflexes is the tendon jerk reflex.
- On the sleep questionnaire he denied restless sleep, or leg jerks.
- The jerks occur most frequently in the early morning.
- 1.2Weightlifting The raising of a barbell above the head from shoulder level by an abrupt straightening of the arms and legs, typically as the second part of a clean and jerk.
〔举重〕挺举 Example sentencesExamples - I would have 860 lb weights on my shoulders and would do one-arm jerks with 120 lb weights.
- Begin your sessions with exercises like deadlifts, squats, clean and jerks, and bench presses.
- The lying French press is critical in the iron sports, including the jerk in weightlifting and the bench press in power-lifting.
Synonyms yank, tug, pull, wrench, snatch, heave, drag, tweak, twitch
2informal A contemptibly foolish person. 〈非正式，主北美〉蠢人，头脑简单的人，傻瓜 Example sentencesExamples - So if he turns out to be a jerk you can just drag me away and I won't have to talk to him again!
- We're all looking like incompetent jerks right now.
- Kenji, being the impatient jerk, quickly pulled the towel out of Unbi's pants.
- He started to step forward, intent on following the jerk, but Kenta was at his side before he could so much as shuffle forward half a step.
- They even manage to love the jerk who does it all to them.
- I'm willing to say that yes, I am a moron, and a jerk, and I will pay all costs for your heel and dress to be cleaned and fixed.
- Now she was asking for his permission to date the jerk.
- He's got to be the biggest jerk in the whole world.
- If Anna wanted to go off and marry some jerk what did it matter to him?
- Although I think it's foolish and her boyfriend is a jerk for suggesting it, I am more concerned about the value and safety of this thing.
- Margot Kidder stars as a jerk of a nurse in charge of an elderly hospital wing.
- This was pretty cool, until I realized that the only reason driving is this easy is that I am one of the jerks still working.
- Personally, I thought the guy was a total jerk.
- Until the dog and I were out for a stroll and happened along some jerks throwing rocks in the ocean.
- I know I may sound like a jerk when I insist she isn't pregnant, but she isn't.
- He didn't have to tell me not to cry, I had no intention of crying in front of the jerk.
- I suddenly felt this sick feeling in my gut like I had been the biggest jerk in the world.
- I nodded my head slowly… suddenly realizing that I was dealing with an arrogant conceited jerk!
- Rett nodded, thinking to himself that that guy was a real jerk.
- No longer was he the annoying, immature jerk next door.
Synonyms fool, idiot, ass, halfwit, nincompoop, blockhead, buffoon, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clod
verbdʒəːkdʒərk 1with adverbial of direction Move or cause to move with a jerk. no object the van jerked forward 货车猛地向前冲。 with object she jerked her chin up 她突然抬起下巴。 figurative the thud jerked her back to reality 砰的一声使她一下子回到现实中。 Example sentencesExamples - Andy called out, jerking his chin upward in the direction of the tall, slender, much sought-after brunette.
- Pulling her long black hair out of her face, she jerked her chin at the door behind her.
- Colonel Weatherly returned his attention to the windows and then jerked his chin toward the carriage parked out in front.
- A frogfish extends and dangles its illicium just above its mouth, flicking, jerking, and waving the lure.
- Cold leathery fingers suddenly grabbed Niall by the chin and jerked his head forward as the other High Sablebloods moved in for the kill.
- He glanced past her, jerking his chin in the direction of the lake.
- He turns me around, jerking my chin up to look into his dead, black eyes.
- Fleur remembered the crease under her chin and unconsciously jerked her neck backwards.
- Maggie shook her chin away and jerked her hand from his grasp.
- He jerks his chin in the direction of the cabin and beckons.
- ‘Have a seat,’ he continued, jerking his chin in the direction of a pair of chairs situated nearby.
- But I before he could finish I jerked his chin over to my face and made him look at me.
- I jerked up my chin to see my uncles had already cast down their shovels.
- Paul jerked his chin at me and then disappeared into his office.
- Nat grinned and jerked his chin toward the door to indicate Dyana follow him.
- Pretty much my only moves involve jerking my arms robotically and twitching my head back and forth.
- I rolled my eyes jerking my chin from Tunes hands.
- It moved sharply, jerking its head and staring down at them with wildfire eyes, its fangs glimmering as it hissed, then disappeared.
- If you jerk it forward quickly you can throw yourself into a dive - and you're on your own as the G-force kicks in.
- He merely jerked her forward so that she was much closer to him than she would ever like to be.
Synonyms jolt, lurch, bump, jog, bang, rattle, bounce, shake rare jounce - 1.1Weightlifting with object Raise (a weight) from shoulder level to above the head.
〔举重〕挺举过头 Example sentencesExamples - Never jerk the weight up; control it throughout the movement.
- While it was certainly difficult for him, Chip managed to jerk the bar above his shoulder into the air.
- If you have to jerk the weight, it is probably too heavy, which can lead to strain and injury.
- Make sure not to swing or jerk the weight, as this is a sure-fire way to pull something.
- Harmonically, it's as if a weight lifter jerked 500 pounds and put it down in exactly the same spot.
Synonyms yank, tug, pull, wrench, wrest, heave, haul, drag, tweak, twitch, pluck, snatch, seize, rip, tear, whisk
Phrasal VerbsDeal with someone dishonestly or unfairly. 〈北美，非正式〉不诚实（或不公平）地对待（某人） Example sentencesExamples - They take advantage of having a tiny bit of power over other people because they totally get off on jerking them around.
- Why do we allow wingnuts to jerk us around like this?
- As long as your friends are true to you, I'd speculate that your boyfriend is jerking you around.
- How long are you going to keep jerking us around?
- Cut the bull, Mills, I know that you're jerking me around.
- We're not jerking them around with the flavor-of-the-month club or something like that.
- If they jerk you around, get over it - you can always move!
- He's just going to keep jerking you around if you never stand up to him!
- That should encourage you to post more without fearing that blogger is going to jerk you around.
- I think that's more fair to you guys because then I won't be jerking you around.
Derivativesnoun To me, and I am not one of those free market knee jerkers who like Bobby McFerrin sing, don't worry, be happy. Example sentencesExamples - The woman was wearing a men's jerker with a black vest and loose, tan trousers.
OriginMid 16th century (denoting a stroke with a whip): probably imitative. Rhymesberk, berserk, Burke, cirque, dirk, Dunkirk, erk, irk, kirk, lurk, mirk, murk, outwork, perk, quirk, shirk, smirk, stirk, Turk, work verbdʒəːkdʒərk [with object]1Cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it (originally in the sun). 制肉干 Example sentencesExamples - But the book is not just about jerking every possible kind of poultry or meat.
2usually as adjective jerkedPrepare (pork or chicken) by marinating it in spices and barbecuing it over a wood fire. （用调料浸泡及用木柴火烤）烹饪（猪肉，鸡肉） they either jerk the meat or dry it above a smoky fire
noundʒəːkdʒərk mass noun, often as modifier Jerked meat. 鸡肉干。 Example sentencesExamples - And don't worry, there'll most certainly be jerk chicken and ginger beer available if you get hungry.
- As you might expect, jerk chicken, fish and fresh fruit are staples on this menu.
- She expected his ‘brothers’ to be at her table for jerk chicken and potatoes any time they were hungry.
- My favourite thing is the smell of jerk chicken.
- Salted fish, curried goat, and jerk chicken also are popular.
- Legal Aid did some rather large hot dog sausages on the BBQ, and some jerk pork.
- Traditional Cayman cuisine is hugely influenced by Jamaican jerk, curry and other vibrant seasonings.
- Sprinkle both sides of tuna steaks with jerk seasoning.
- Today it was Jamaican jerk chicken and rice and peas.
- From fiery jerk dishes to sublimely sweet mangoes, the foods of Jamaica are exciting and comforting.
- Unlike the other meats, jerk sausage is inherently - lethally - hot, but I will not be daunted by my nonexistent tolerance for pepper.
- There was far more ribbing, bad mouthing and ‘spirit’ shared than planning, along with jerk chicken and pork.
- They have some pretty good jerk pork and chicken also.
- He said he came there very early and had his jerk chicken.
- We are in search of the rare and magnificent jerk sausage.
- Now it has a Caribbean flavour, with jerk chicken and saltfish ousting the baguettes and Camembert.
- The basement area will be opened with live music, and the samba and the liming will make this joint hotter than jerk chicken.
- If you ask Caucasians what regional foods they know or have tried, jerk meats, peas and rice, patties and ackee and saltfish are sure to be top responses.
- Their menu also expanded to include the full range of Caribbean fare, from soup to jerk chicken.
- I like all the curries and this jerk chicken with the rice and a great selection of vegetables.
OriginEarly 18th century: from Latin American Spanish charquear, from charqui, from Quechua echarqui 'dried flesh'. nounjərkdʒərk 1A quick, sharp, sudden movement. 急动；急拉；急扭；急推 he gave a sudden jerk of his head 他的头突然猛地一动。 Example sentencesExamples - He gave a startled jerk and pulled away, surprising the one who was holding him with how strong he actually was.
- An unexpected jerk on Sakura's back pulled her to the ground again.
- Jack roughly broke her grip with a jerk of his wrist.
- He motioned behind him with a jerk of his thumb.
- My tolerance for ego-inflated jerks was just about finished up already.
- And when the jerk of the rope pulled him back and tossed him a hundred feet back into the air, a wide grin broke across his face.
- With a jerk of the head, the Locum Yellow Rose vomited a scroll of paper onto the carpet.
- With a rough jerk, he pulled down a cylindrical piston ringed with switches and green lights.
- As soon as they attacked, he pulled his hands apart with a jerk, breaking the rope.
- With a jerk of her thumb she gestured to where boxes upon boxes stood stacked.
- With a deft jerk of her wrist, she flung the flower out the window as well.
- The kids felt a sudden sideways jerk as a whining noise began to permeate the room.
- Salazar caught their waiter's eye and called him over with a quick jerk of the head.
- Then she felt a swift jerk on her sleeve and she noted Rina pulling desperately.
- With a sudden jerk of his head, the silent constable directed her roughly inside.
- Instead of releasing me, he gave my wrist a jerk, pulling me a step closer.
- Ryan turns the sink faucet on with a jerk of his wrist, splashing the cold water on his face.
- I made my first cast and made two short pulls when the fly was taken with a violent jerk.
- She was about to open her mouth to scream when she felt a sudden jerk.
- With a quick jerk of the head there was a crack.
Synonyms yank, tug, pull, wrench, snatch, heave, drag, tweak, twitch jolt, lurch, bump, start, jar, jog, bang, bounce, shake, shock - 1.1 A spasmodic muscular twitch.
肌肉抽搐 Example sentencesExamples - Such tendon jerks are tested as part of a routine neurological examination, to assess the state of synaptic connections.
- The knee jerk reaction is to jump into line but this time forget it.
- Finally it happened and the knee jerk reaction is to build a big fence.
- Can we blame the myoclonic jerk for this incident?
- This attitude by Christians will accompany experiences that are ‘all spasmodic, full of jerks and starts.’
- There are various theories about what causes myoclonic jerks, as they're known - one is poor circulation.
- With a lot of prodding and poking and pushing and cajoling, it set off with a spasmodic jerk.
- Usually these movements include dorsiflexions of the ankles and toes, which are slower than myoelonic jerks.
- On the sleep questionnaire he denied restless sleep, or leg jerks.
- The jerks occur most frequently in the early morning.
- The tendon jerk reflex is relatively simple and involves a relatively small region of the spinal cord.
- When the myoclonic jerks are unilateral, a more serious condition is often suspected.
- You may have muscle jerks or pins and needles in one arm or leg.
- Opiate drugs can help relieve pain, and the drugs clonazepam and sodium valproate may help relieve involuntary muscle jerks.
- Then, with a spasmodic jerk, its grip on the man's soul was wrent, and it tumbled out of the temple.
- One of the best-known reflexes is the tendon jerk reflex.
- 1.2Weightlifting in singular The raising of a barbell above the head from shoulder level by an abrupt straightening of the arms and legs, typically as the second part of a clean and jerk.
〔举重〕挺举 Example sentencesExamples - I would have 860 lb weights on my shoulders and would do one-arm jerks with 120 lb weights.
- Begin your sessions with exercises like deadlifts, squats, clean and jerks, and bench presses.
- The lying French press is critical in the iron sports, including the jerk in weightlifting and the bench press in power-lifting.
Synonyms yank, tug, pull, wrench, snatch, heave, drag, tweak, twitch
2informal A contemptibly obnoxious person. 〈非正式，主北美〉蠢人，头脑简单的人，傻瓜 Example sentencesExamples - Margot Kidder stars as a jerk of a nurse in charge of an elderly hospital wing.
- I know I may sound like a jerk when I insist she isn't pregnant, but she isn't.
- He didn't have to tell me not to cry, I had no intention of crying in front of the jerk.
- Although I think it's foolish and her boyfriend is a jerk for suggesting it, I am more concerned about the value and safety of this thing.
- He started to step forward, intent on following the jerk, but Kenta was at his side before he could so much as shuffle forward half a step.
- Until the dog and I were out for a stroll and happened along some jerks throwing rocks in the ocean.
- I suddenly felt this sick feeling in my gut like I had been the biggest jerk in the world.
- Now she was asking for his permission to date the jerk.
- Kenji, being the impatient jerk, quickly pulled the towel out of Unbi's pants.
- No longer was he the annoying, immature jerk next door.
- I nodded my head slowly… suddenly realizing that I was dealing with an arrogant conceited jerk!
- I'm willing to say that yes, I am a moron, and a jerk, and I will pay all costs for your heel and dress to be cleaned and fixed.
- He's got to be the biggest jerk in the whole world.
- Personally, I thought the guy was a total jerk.
- This was pretty cool, until I realized that the only reason driving is this easy is that I am one of the jerks still working.
- So if he turns out to be a jerk you can just drag me away and I won't have to talk to him again!
- We're all looking like incompetent jerks right now.
- Rett nodded, thinking to himself that that guy was a real jerk.
- They even manage to love the jerk who does it all to them.
- If Anna wanted to go off and marry some jerk what did it matter to him?
Synonyms fool, idiot, ass, halfwit, nincompoop, blockhead, buffoon, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clod
verbjərkdʒərk [with object]1Move or cause to move with a jerk. no object the van jerked forward 货车猛地向前冲。 with object she jerked her chin up 她突然抬起下巴。 figurative the thud jerked her back to reality 砰的一声使她一下子回到现实中。 Example sentencesExamples - Fleur remembered the crease under her chin and unconsciously jerked her neck backwards.
- Pretty much my only moves involve jerking my arms robotically and twitching my head back and forth.
- Pulling her long black hair out of her face, she jerked her chin at the door behind her.
- Colonel Weatherly returned his attention to the windows and then jerked his chin toward the carriage parked out in front.
- But I before he could finish I jerked his chin over to my face and made him look at me.
- Nat grinned and jerked his chin toward the door to indicate Dyana follow him.
- It moved sharply, jerking its head and staring down at them with wildfire eyes, its fangs glimmering as it hissed, then disappeared.
- I jerked up my chin to see my uncles had already cast down their shovels.
- I rolled my eyes jerking my chin from Tunes hands.
- Andy called out, jerking his chin upward in the direction of the tall, slender, much sought-after brunette.
- Cold leathery fingers suddenly grabbed Niall by the chin and jerked his head forward as the other High Sablebloods moved in for the kill.
- If you jerk it forward quickly you can throw yourself into a dive - and you're on your own as the G-force kicks in.
- He jerks his chin in the direction of the cabin and beckons.
- He glanced past her, jerking his chin in the direction of the lake.
- ‘Have a seat,’ he continued, jerking his chin in the direction of a pair of chairs situated nearby.
- A frogfish extends and dangles its illicium just above its mouth, flicking, jerking, and waving the lure.
- He turns me around, jerking my chin up to look into his dead, black eyes.
- Paul jerked his chin at me and then disappeared into his office.
- Maggie shook her chin away and jerked her hand from his grasp.
- He merely jerked her forward so that she was much closer to him than she would ever like to be.
Synonyms yank, tug, pull, wrench, wrest, heave, haul, drag, tweak, twitch, pluck, snatch, seize, rip, tear, whisk jolt, lurch, bump, jog, bang, rattle, bounce, shake - 1.1Weightlifting Raise (a weight) from shoulder level to above the head.
〔举重〕挺举过头 Example sentencesExamples - Harmonically, it's as if a weight lifter jerked 500 pounds and put it down in exactly the same spot.
- Never jerk the weight up; control it throughout the movement.
- If you have to jerk the weight, it is probably too heavy, which can lead to strain and injury.
- Make sure not to swing or jerk the weight, as this is a sure-fire way to pull something.
- While it was certainly difficult for him, Chip managed to jerk the bar above his shoulder into the air.
Synonyms yank, tug, pull, wrench, wrest, heave, haul, drag, tweak, twitch, pluck, snatch, seize, rip, tear, whisk
Phrasal VerbsDeal with someone dishonestly or unfairly. 〈北美，非正式〉不诚实（或不公平）地对待（某人） Example sentencesExamples - How long are you going to keep jerking us around?
- Cut the bull, Mills, I know that you're jerking me around.
- That should encourage you to post more without fearing that blogger is going to jerk you around.
- Why do we allow wingnuts to jerk us around like this?
- As long as your friends are true to you, I'd speculate that your boyfriend is jerking you around.
- He's just going to keep jerking you around if you never stand up to him!
- They take advantage of having a tiny bit of power over other people because they totally get off on jerking them around.
- If they jerk you around, get over it - you can always move!
- I think that's more fair to you guys because then I won't be jerking you around.
- We're not jerking them around with the flavor-of-the-month club or something like that.
OriginMid 16th century (denoting a stroke with a whip): probably imitative. verbdʒərkjərk [with object]usually as adjective jerkedPrepare (meat) by marinating it in spices and drying or barbecuing it over a wood fire. （用调料浸泡及用木柴火烤）烹饪（猪肉，鸡肉）
noundʒərkjərk often as modifier Jerked meat. 辣味牙买加肉干。 Example sentencesExamples - I like all the curries and this jerk chicken with the rice and a great selection of vegetables.
- If you ask Caucasians what regional foods they know or have tried, jerk meats, peas and rice, patties and ackee and saltfish are sure to be top responses.
- He said he came there very early and had his jerk chicken.
- Now it has a Caribbean flavour, with jerk chicken and saltfish ousting the baguettes and Camembert.
- Their menu also expanded to include the full range of Caribbean fare, from soup to jerk chicken.
- Salted fish, curried goat, and jerk chicken also are popular.
- Sprinkle both sides of tuna steaks with jerk seasoning.
- Traditional Cayman cuisine is hugely influenced by Jamaican jerk, curry and other vibrant seasonings.
- She expected his ‘brothers’ to be at her table for jerk chicken and potatoes any time they were hungry.
- Unlike the other meats, jerk sausage is inherently - lethally - hot, but I will not be daunted by my nonexistent tolerance for pepper.
- From fiery jerk dishes to sublimely sweet mangoes, the foods of Jamaica are exciting and comforting.
- They have some pretty good jerk pork and chicken also.
- The basement area will be opened with live music, and the samba and the liming will make this joint hotter than jerk chicken.
- As you might expect, jerk chicken, fish and fresh fruit are staples on this menu.
- We are in search of the rare and magnificent jerk sausage.
- And don't worry, there'll most certainly be jerk chicken and ginger beer available if you get hungry.
- My favourite thing is the smell of jerk chicken.
- Legal Aid did some rather large hot dog sausages on the BBQ, and some jerk pork.
- Today it was Jamaican jerk chicken and rice and peas.
- There was far more ribbing, bad mouthing and ‘spirit’ shared than planning, along with jerk chicken and pork.
OriginEarly 18th century: from Latin American Spanish charquear, from charqui, from Quechua echarqui ‘dried flesh’. |