Jumper
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: A sweater/pullover.
毛衣
Jersey/suéter.
セーター
스웨터
British term for a knitted garment.
英国英语中对针织毛衣的称呼。
Término británico para una prenda de punto.
ニット製のセーターを指すイギリス英語。
니트 상의를 가리키는 영국식 표현.
Examples
- Put a jumper on—it's cold. 穿件毛衣吧——冷。Ponte un jersey, que hace frío.セーターを着て——寒いよ。스웨터 입어—추워.
- Nice jumper! 毛衣不错！¡Bonito jersey!いいセーターだね！멋진 스웨터네!
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒʌmpə/
Usage Guide
Context: clothing
Tone: everyday
✓ Do Say
- Wear a jumper穿毛衣llevar un jerseyセーターを着る스웨터를 입다
✗ Don't Say
- Americans say sweater美国人说 sweaterEn Estados Unidos se dice sweaterアメリカでは sweater と言う미국에서는 sweater라고 합니다
Common Mistakes
- American jumper = pinafore dress
Origin & History
From dialect 'jump' meaning short coat.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
JumperChristmas jumper
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