英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
"The children jabbered happily after the show."
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
"The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest."
A short coat, typically extending to the hips.
"She wore a leather jacket in the winter."
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
"The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world."
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
"After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement."
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
"My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes."
a sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar
"She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast."
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
"The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb."
a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event
"The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world."
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
"The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless."
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
"January is often the coldest month of the year."
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
"She loves Japanese culture and traditions."
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
"The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon."
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
"The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room."
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
"The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice."
Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.
"She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected."
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
"They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside."
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
"He walked into the room with a jaunty step."
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
"She loves listening to live jazz on weekends."
Feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
"She was jealous of her friend's success."
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
"His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace."
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
"He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday."
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
"The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth."
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
"She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast."
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
"The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body."
To put something into a situation of risk or danger.
"Reckless driving can jeopardize lives."
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
"His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy."
A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.
"The politician's speech turned into a jeremiad against corruption."
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
"The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily."
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
"The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."
A joke or witty remark; to speak humorously.
"He spoke in jest, but his words offended her."
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
"The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks."
joking or teasing in a playful manner
"He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job."
A fast aircraft powered by jet engines; to travel by jet plane.
"They jetted off to Paris for the weekend."
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
"The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm."
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
"The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship."
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
"The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor."
a precious stone or a piece of jewelry containing precious stones
"The ancient treasure chest contained many rare jewels."
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
"The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring."
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
"She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding."
personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones
"She wore gold jewelry at the wedding."
relating to Jews or Judaism
"They celebrate Jewish festivals every year."
