noun🔗Share三角帆, 前桅三角帆 A triangular staysail set forward of the foremast. In a sloop (see image) the basic jib reaches back roughly to the level of the mast."The sailor adjusted the jib to catch more wind and increase the boat's speed. "水手调整了前桅三角帆，以便兜住更多的风，提高船的速度。nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share三角帆，前桅三角帆 (usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast."On the small sailboat, the sailor raised the jib before setting off across the lake. "在小型帆船上，水手升起了前桅三角帆，然后才开始横渡湖面。nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抢风转向，顺风转向 To shift, or swing around, as a sail, boom, yard, etc., as in tacking."As the sailboat changed direction, the sail began to jib rapidly from one side to the other. "当帆船改变方向时，船帆开始快速地抢风转向，从一边甩到另一边。nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share起重臂，吊臂。 The projecting arm of a crane."The construction worker carefully lowered the heavy steel beam using the crane's jib. "建筑工人小心地用起重机的吊臂缓缓放下沉重的钢梁。architecturemachinebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share摇臂，摄像摇臂 (metonymy) A crane used for mounting and moving a video camera."The filmmaker carefully adjusted the jib to get a sweeping shot of the graduation ceremony. "电影制作人小心地调整摄像摇臂，以便拍摄毕业典礼的全景镜头。mediatechnologydevicemachineentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share跳台, 特技设施 An object that is used for performing tricks while skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, in-line skating, or biking. These objects are usually found in a terrain park or skate park."The snowboarder confidently approached the jib in the terrain park, ready to showcase his skills. "那位滑雪板运动员自信地走向地形公园里的特技设施，准备展示他的技巧。sportentertainmentthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share临阵退缩者，不听使唤的人 One who jibs or balks, refusing to continue forward."The stubborn mule became a real jib, refusing to cross the muddy stream no matter how much we coaxed it. "那头倔强的骡子变得像个真正的临阵退缩者，无论我们怎么哄它，它都不肯过那条泥泞的小溪。characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share静止, 停顿 A stationary condition; a standstill."The project reached a jib when we couldn't get the necessary approvals. "项目在我们无法获得必要批准时陷入了停滞。conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share止步不前, 拒绝前进. To stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse)."The horse jibbed at the jump, refusing to go over it. "那匹马在跳栏前突然止步不前，拒绝跳过去。animalvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share临阵退缩，打退堂鼓。 To stop doing something, to become reluctant to proceed with an activity."Even though he promised to help me paint the garage, Mark jibbed at the last minute when he saw how big it was. "虽然马克答应帮我刷车库，但当他看到车库有多大时，他在最后一刻临阵退缩了。attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share嘴，下巴，牙床。 The mouth, sometimes particularly the tongue, underlip, or tooth."The toddler poked out his jib after refusing to eat his vegetables. "小宝宝拒绝吃蔬菜后，撅起了小嘴。bodypartanatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
