jerkKK [ˈdʒɝk] ｜ /ˈdʒɝk/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a sudden, sharp movement
I felt a jerk when the plane took off
C2noun
a weightlifting exercise where a weight is lifted above the head by straightening the arms
He injured his shoulder while attempting to perform a jerk with a heavy barbell.
C2noun
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
The jerk of the car was so sudden that the passengers were thrown forward in their seats.
C1verb
make a sudden, uncontrolled movement
As I was walking, I suddenly jerked my head to the side when I heard a loud noise.
猛然抽動；急抖
C2verb
pull or move abruptly
She was about to take a photo when her friend jerked the camera out of her hands.
C2verb
throw or toss quickly
The outfielder jerked the ball back to the infield, narrowly missing the base runner.
C2noun
an obnoxious person, often exhibiting rude or insincere behavior
The jerk at the restaurant shouted at the waitress when she got his order wrong, causing a scene and making everyone uncomfortable.
C1noun
dried and salted meat, usually beef, cut into strips
I always carry a bag of jerky when I go camping for a protein-packed snack.
肉乾