1610s, "one who jumps," agent noun from jump (v.). The word meaning "sleeveless dress" (1853) apparently is from mid-17c. jump "short coat," also "woman's under bodice," of uncertain origin, perhaps from French jupe "skirt" (see jupe). Meaning "sleeveless dress worn over a blouse" first recorded American English 1939.
双语例句
1. He is a terrific athlete and a brilliant jumper.
他是个出色的运动员，弹跳力非常好。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The jumper strikes the perfect balance between comfort and smartness.
这件套头毛衣又舒服又漂亮。
来自柯林斯例句
3. I loved horses as a child and was a junior show jumper.
我从小就爱马，曾是一名青少年马术障碍赛选手。
来自柯林斯例句
4. She wore a checkered jumper and had ribbons in her hair.
