jerking

• 形容突然、急剧或痉挛性的动作；常用来描述不平稳、不流畅的运动。

An adjective describing a sudden, sharp, or spasmodic movement; often used to characterize motion that is not smooth.

1. Irregular rhythmB2informal

   Not having a smooth or consistent rhythm; characterized by abrupt or uneven movements.

   不规则的节奏

   • The old washing machine made a jerking sound.
   • His speech had a jerking cadence that was hard to follow.
   • She felt the jerking motion of the train on the uneven tracks.

   同义词convulsiveerraticfitfuljerkyjoltingspasmodicstaccatounsteady

   反义词evenregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

• 名词，指突然、痉挛性的动作或猛拉；也可指抽搐或反射性的抖动。

A noun referring to an abrupt, spasmodic movement or jerk.

1. Abrupt spasmodic movementB2formal

   A sudden, sharp, and uncontrolled movement of a muscle or limb.

   抽搐

   • The patient experienced a jerking in his leg during the night.
   • A sudden jerking of the head can indicate a neurological issue.
   • The jerking of the car startled the passengers.

   同义词convulsionjerkjitterjoltspasmstarttictwitch

• 表示突然、猛烈地拉动、推动或抽动的动作，常带有特定方向；也可指因惊吓或痉挛而不由自主地颤动。

A verb used to indicate a sudden, sharp movement or pull, often in a specific direction.

1. Pull or move suddenlyB1informal

   To pull or move something with a quick, sharp motion.

   猛拉

   • He jerked the rope to release the knot.
   • She jerked her hand away from the hot stove.
   • The driver jerked the steering wheel to avoid the pothole.

   同义词joltsnaptugtwitchwrenchyank

2. Move abruptly or uncontrollablyB1informal

   To move with sudden, uncontrolled, or seemingly involuntary motions.

   猛动

   • The old car jerked forward when he started the engine.
   • His leg jerked involuntarily during the exam.
   • The puppet jerked across the stage as the strings were pulled.

   同义词buckconvulseflinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitchwince

3. Make a short, jerky motionB2informal

   To make an uncontrolled, short, and abrupt movement.

   猛动

   • The fish jerked on the line before swimming away.
   • She jerked in surprise when the door slammed.
   • The machine jerked as it started up.

   同义词flinchjoltlurchspasmstarttwitch

4. Jump vertically with stiff legsB2informal

   To jump straight up with legs stiff and back arched, often in a specific physical exercise or movement.

   双腿僵直地向上跳

   • The athlete jerked upward during the weightlifting competition.
   • He jerked his body to clear the bar in the high jump.
   • The dancers jerked in unison during the performance.

5. Throw or toss quicklyB1informal

   To throw or toss something with a quick, sharp motion.

   猛掷

   • He jerked the ball to his teammate.
   • She jerked the keys onto the table.
   • The child jerked the toy across the room.

   同义词castchuckdashflingheavehurlpitchslingtoss

短语动词变体jerk off