
好词典

源自中古法语 giguer(跳舞),可能拟声模仿快速动作的声音。
❶ 一种轻快的传统舞蹈,通常伴随快速的音乐节奏,常见于爱尔兰或苏格兰文化中。
“The dancers performed a lively jig at the festival.”
(舞者在节日上表演了一支活泼的吉格舞。)
“He learned the Irish jig from his grandfather.”
(他从祖父那里学会了爱尔兰吉格舞。)
❶ 一种用于固定或引导工具(如钻头)的装置,确保加工精度。
“The carpenter used a jig to drill the holes perfectly straight.”
(木匠用夹具确保钻孔完全笔直。)
“This jig helps assemble the parts quickly and accurately.”
(这个夹具能快速精准地组装零件。)
❶ 快速上下或左右移动,通常指活泼的舞蹈动作或机械部件的运动。
“The fish jigged at the end of the fishing line.”
(鱼在钓线末端快速扭动。)
“She jigged across the room to the cheerful music.”
(她随着欢快的音乐在房间里跳来跳去。)
the jig is up — 俚语,表示骗局或秘密行动已被揭穿,无法继续隐瞒。
“When the police arrived, the thieves knew the jig was up.”
(警察赶到时,小偷们知道事情败露了。)