释义 |
jam-up, n. colloq. [jam n.1 + up adv.1] = jam n.1 1.
1941J. M. Cain Mildred Pierce xi. 229 To forestall the possibility of another jam-up. 1961Time 14 Apr. 105/3 The jam-up at the post-office when the social security checks arrive. 1970Globe & Mail (Toronto) 28 Sept. 22/4 Larry Foubert of Weston ended up on the infield grass after a jam-up at the north end of the track. 1973‘D. Jordan’ Nile Green xi. 46 There was the usual jam-up..and the auto horns blared in frustration. |