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jig

UK /dʒɪɡ/US /dʒɪɡ/

词源

源自中古法语 giguer(跳舞),可能拟声模仿快速动作的声音。

noun

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。)

同义词:dance, fixture, template

verb

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。)

同义词:dance, jerk, twitch

常见短语

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。)