| 释义 |
jinx
I. \ˈjiŋ(k)s\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: probably alter of jynx; from the wryneck's being used in witchcraft
: something that unaccountably foredooms or is felt to foredoom to failure or misfortune : something that is felt to bring bad luck; especially : an evil spell or intangible force
< felt he had finally broken the jinx that kept him from achieving fame >
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
1. : to foredoom unaccountably to failure or misfortune : bring bad luck upon
< the general belief was that his ghost had jinxed the ship — James Dugan >
< his race and his color have seemd to jinx his personal life — R.G.Hubler >
2. : to put a stop or end to : make worthless or pointless
< jinxed my story — F.J.Taylor > |