jour
jour — adjective
- jourpositive
- jourercomparative
- jourestsuperlative
1. a French phrase meaning 'of the day', placed after the name of a dish on a menu
a French phrase meaning 'of the day', placed after the name of a dish on a menu to show that the kitchen makes it fresh each day and that it is different from the regular choices
Today's soup du jour is a creamy mushroom soup made with local vegetables.
postpositive: noun + du jour
The fish du jour changes every morning depending on what arrives at the market.
Shirin asked about the dessert du jour, which turned out to be a chocolate tart.
Our café always offers a quiche du jour, so regulars never get bored.
The dinner special du jour included grilled salmon with roasted vegetables.
- today's special
more common in casual English conversation; 'du jour' sounds slightly more formal or French-inspired
- daily special
emphasises the regular rotation; 'du jour' specifically means 'of this particular day'
文法句型
noun + du jour
用法筆記
Only appears as part of the fixed French phrase 'du jour', placed immediately after the noun it describes. Common on printed menus and chalkboard specials in restaurants of all price levels.
常見錯誤
2. placed after a noun to refer to whatever person, topic, or product is receiving
placed after a noun to refer to whatever person, topic, or product is receiving the most attention at a given moment, often with the suggestion that this attention will not last
The management theory du jour was quickly forgotten when the next trend appeared.
figurative: theory du jour
In fashion magazines, the look du jour seems to change with every new issue.
Kwame's political cause du jour was climate justice, but his friends supported other issues.
The vacation spot du jour among young travelers is a small island in Thailand.
Every season brings a new health trend du jour that claims to improve your life.
- trendy
more direct and widely used; 'du jour' has a wry, slightly mock-formal tone
- fashionable
neutral and positive; 'du jour' implies temporary hype
- in vogue
similar register, but 'du jour' is more informal and ironic
- hottest
strongly informal; 'du jour' is less enthusiastic and more detached
- outdated
the opposite of being currently popular
文法句型
noun + du jour
用法筆記
Often carries a slightly critical or ironic tone, as if the speaker thinks the trend is shallow or short-lived. Distinguish from sense 1 (DAILY SPECIAL), which is neutral and limited to restaurant menus.
jour — abbreviation
1. a written abbreviation of 'journal', used especially in the titles of academic o
a written abbreviation of 'journal', used especially in the titles of academic or professional publications and in bibliographic references
Dr. Patel's research was published in the New England Jour. of Medicine last spring.
abbreviation in academic publication title
The professor asked students to cite articles from a peer-reviewed jour. in their essays.
According to the British Jour. of Sociology, the study showed clear patterns in urban migration.
Tyler found the article in the Jour. of Applied Physics while preparing for his presentation.
- periodical
broader term; a journal is a type of periodical, typically scholarly
- publication
more general; 'journal' implies a specific type of academic or professional periodical
用法筆記
Usually followed by a period in formal writing. Common in reference lists, footnotes, and citations. The full word 'journal' is preferred in running text.
2. a written abbreviation of 'journeyman', used in skilled trade contexts to refer
a written abbreviation of 'journeyman', used in skilled trade contexts to refer to a worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is qualified to work in a particular trade
After five years of training, Mira finally earned the title of jour. electrician.
abbreviation: jour. + trade name
The company hired a jour. carpenter to lead the renovation of the old library.
Takeshi started as an apprentice and plans to become a jour. plumber by next year.
The job posting asked for a jour. electrician with three years of experience.
- skilled worker
broader and more general; 'journeyman' specifically means someone past apprenticeship level
- qualified tradesperson
formal and gender-neutral; 'journeyman' is traditional but less inclusive
- apprentice
one rank below journeyman; a learner who has not yet qualified
用法筆記
Primarily seen in official documents, job postings, trade union records, and personnel files. In conversation, the full word 'journeyman' is nearly always used instead of the abbreviation.