jinx
n
(usu sing 通常作单数) ~ (on sb/sth) (infml 口) (person or thing that is thought to bring) bad luck (to sb/sth); curse 厄运; 不祥的人或事物; 祸根
There's a jinx on/Someone's put a jinx on this car
it's always giving me trouble. 这辆汽车上有什麽妨人的东西, 总给我找麻烦. jinx, v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
(infml 口) bring bad luck to (sb/sth) 给(某人[某事])带来厄运
I've been jinxed! 我一直走背运!
I think this computer must be jinxed it's always breaking down. 这计算机一定闹鬼了--总出毛病.
🗣️ 情景例句
Sam, this is Susan. Sam
我是Susan。
The scalded cat fears cold water.
一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳。
and the profits from the exhibition were used to build museums and colleges.