jerky

noun

UK/ˈdʒɜː.ki/
US/ˈdʒɝː.ki/

Definitions of jerky noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    Meat that has been cut into thin strips and dried as a method of preservation.

    条状肉干

    • I bought some beef jerky as a snack.

      我买了一些牛肉干当零食。

    • This venison jerky is perfect for outdoor activities.

      这种鹿肉干非常适合户外活动。

    • She likes to eat jerky during long road trips.

      她喜欢在长途公路旅行时吃牛肉干。

adjective

UK/ˈdʒɜː.ki/
US/ˈdʒɝː.ki/

Definitions of jerky adjective

  1. Characterized by quick, abrupt, and unsteady movements or actions.

    快速且突然的;不平稳的

    • His movements were a little jerky due to nerves.

      由于紧张,他的动作有些急促不稳。

    • The old elevator makes a jerky start when it begins to move.

      老旧的电梯启动时会有不稳的震动。

    • The car's ride is jerky, with sudden jolts when turning.

      这辆车的行驶很不平稳,转弯时会有突然的颠簸。

  2. Lacking smoothness or continuity; characterized by abrupt starts and stops.

    不流畅的;不稳定的

    • The transitions in the music felt a bit jerky.

      音乐中的过渡感觉有点不流畅。

    • The car gave us a jerky ride over the bumpy road.

      车子在崎岖的道路上行驶时有点颠簸。

    • Her dance movements were a bit jerky and lacked fluidity.

      她的舞蹈动作有点生硬,缺乏流畅性。