1590s, perhaps from Middle English jollen, chollen "to knock, to batter" (early 15c.), or an alteration of obsolete jot (v.) "to jostle" (1520s). Perhaps related to earlier jolt head "a big, stupid head" (1530s). Figurative sense of "to startle, surprise" is from 1872. Related: Jolted; jolting.
jolt (n.)
1590s, "a knock," from jolt (v.). Meaning "jarring shock" is from 1630s.
实用例句
1. A violent explosion seemed to jolt the whole ground.
剧烈的爆炸好像要把整个地面都掀起来。
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2. We were worried that one tiny jolt could worsen her injuries.
我们担心稍微颠簸一下就可能会使她的伤势恶化。
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3. The campaign came at a time when America needed such a jolt.
这场运动来得正是时候，美国正需要这样一场变动。
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4. Please pour me a jolt of whisky.
请给我倒一点威士忌提提神好吗?
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5. They were working frantically in the fear that an aftershock would jolt the house again.
