jerky

• 形容动作突然、生硬、不流畅；也可形容人的行为愚蠢或可笑。

Describes movements that are sudden, sharp, and not smooth; can also describe a person's behavior as foolish or silly.

1. Lacking a steady rhythmB1informal

   Characterized by sudden, irregular movements or changes in pace; not smooth or fluid.

   忽动忽停

   • The bus ride was jerky and made me feel nauseous.
   • His jerky movements at the dance didn't match the music.
   • The video footage was jerky because of the unstable camera.
   • She gave a jerky nod of approval, almost like a spasm.

   同义词abruptchoppyconvulsiveerraticfitfulirregularspasmodicunevenunsteady

   反义词evenfluidregularrhythmicsmoothsteady

2. Marked by abrupt transitionsB2informal

   Involving sudden, disconnected shifts or changes without smooth flow.

   突兀的

   • The movie had a jerky plot that jumped from scene to scene.
   • His speech was jerky, with long pauses between words.
   • The jerky editing of the film made it hard to follow.
   • The conversation took a jerky turn when the topic changed suddenly.

   同义词abruptconvulsivediscontinuouserraticfitfuljoltingspasmodicuneven

   反义词continuousflowingfluidgracefulsmooth

3. Having or revealing stupidityB2informalamerican

   Displaying foolishness or lack of intelligence; often used to describe someone's actions as silly or unreasonable.

   愚蠢的

   • That was a jerky thing to do—why would you insult your own boss?
   • He made a jerky comment that embarrassed everyone.
   • Don't be so jerky; think before you act.
   • His jerky behavior got him kicked out of the meeting.

   同义词brainlessdumbfoolishidioticsenselesssillystupidthoughtless

• 指将肉（尤其是牛肉）切成条状后经日晒或风干制成的干肉，用以保存食物。

A noun referring to meat, especially beef, that has been cut into strips and dried in the sun or cured to preserve it.

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1. Dried meat snackB1formalamericanculinary

   Meat, typically beef, that has been cut into strips and dried to preserve it, often seasoned or smoked.

   肉干

   • He packed some beef jerky for the hiking trip.
   • Jerky is a popular high-protein snack for campers.
   • She bought a bag of spicy turkey jerky at the store.
   • Homemade jerky can be flavored with various marinades.

   同义词jerked meat