Jerky
EN→ZH
What Does Jerky Mean?
- 干肉
- 急促的
- 抽搐的
Jerky Pronunciation
ˈdʒɜːr.ki
Jerky Definition
noun
Definition
A dried meat product that is typically seasoned and flavored, often made from beef, turkey, or other meats.
In ZH
一种干燥的肉类产品，通常经过调味和调味，通常由牛肉、火鸡或其他肉类制成。
How to Use Jerky in a Sentence
- I tried making my own jerky, but I accidentally used gummy bears instead of beef—now I have a candy chew instead!
- After hearing about the meat shortage, I thought jerky might be the future of snacks, although I wouldn't use it to impress my date!
- When the news said 'protein-rich snacks', I thought they meant jerky, not protein bars, so I brought a whole bag of jerky to the conference.
Cultural Notes
Jerky is popular in many cultures as a convenient, high-protein snack, especially in outdoor and hiking activities.
adjective
Definition
Characterized by abrupt movements; not smooth or steady.
In ZH
以突然的动作为特征；不平滑或稳定。
How to Use Jerky in a Sentence
- My dance moves were so jerky that my friends thought I was having a seizure on the dance floor!
- The car's jerky ride made my lunch feel like it wanted to come back up—thankfully, it didn’t!
- After downloading a game and it played so jerky, I thought my computer was auditioning for a new dance move!
Cultural Notes
This use of 'jerky' often relates to motion in video games or driving, and can humorously describe anything that lacks fluidity.
adjective
Definition
Not smooth or flowing; occurring in sudden, brief bursts.
In ZH
不光滑或流畅；突然、短暂地发生。
How to Use Jerky in a Sentence
- The squirrel moved in such a jerky way that I thought it was auditioning for a low-budget horror film.
- The news broadcast was so jerky, I thought they were trying to imitate a robot performing ballet!
- His jerky explanation made it feel like he was speaking in Morse code, not English!
Cultural Notes
This can describe actions, movements, or even speech patterns, especially in contexts where clarity and fluidity are expected.