jour
jour — 形容詞
- jourpositive
- jourercomparative
- jourestsuperlative
1. a French phrase meaning 'of the day', placed after the name of a dish on a menu
當日特餐
餐廳菜單上每日更換的特製餐點
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.
今日的當日湯品是用當地蔬菜做的奶油蘑菇濃湯。
postpositive: noun + du jour
The fish du jour changes every morning depending on what arrives at the market.
每日鮮魚會根據早上市場進貨的種類而更換。
Shirin asked about the dessert du jour, which turned out to be a chocolate tart.
Shirin 詢問今日的當日甜點是什麼，結果是巧克力塔。
Our café always offers a quiche du jour, so regulars never get bored.
我們咖啡館每天都有當日鹹派，所以常客永遠吃不膩。
The dinner special du jour included grilled salmon with roasted vegetables.
今日晚餐特餐是烤鮭魚搭配烤蔬菜。
- 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
當紅
某段時間內最受歡迎的人事物
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.
那個當紅的管理理論在下一個趨勢出現後很快就被人們遺忘了。
figurative: theory du jour
In fashion magazines, the look du jour seems to change with every new issue.
在時尚雜誌裡，當季流行的造型似乎每出一期就會改變。
Kwame's political cause du jour was climate justice, but his friends supported other issues.
Kwame 當時關心的政治議題是氣候正義，但他的朋友們支持的是其他議題。
The vacation spot du jour among young travelers is a small island in Thailand.
年輕旅行者之間當紅的度假地點是泰國的一個小島。
Every season brings a new health trend du jour that claims to improve your life.
每個季節都會出現一種新的當紅健康趨勢，號稱能改善你的生活。
- 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- outdated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 — 縮寫
1. a written abbreviation of 'journal', used especially in the titles of academic o
期刊
學術刊物的書面縮寫
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.
Patel 醫師的研究去年春天發表在《新英格蘭期刊》上。
abbreviation in academic publication title
The professor asked students to cite articles from a peer-reviewed jour. in their essays.
教授要求學生在論文中引用同儕審查期刊的文章。
According to the British Jour. of Sociology, the study showed clear patterns in urban migration.
根據《英國社會學期刊》，這項研究顯示了都市遷移的明確模式。
Tyler found the article in the Jour. of Applied Physics while preparing for his presentation.
Tyler 在準備簡報時，在《應用物理期刊》上找到了那篇文章。
- 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
工匠
熟練工匠的書面縮寫
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.
經過五年的訓練，Mira 終於獲得了工匠級電工的資格。
abbreviation: jour. + trade name
The company hired a jour. carpenter to lead the renovation of the old library.
公司聘請了一名工匠級木匠來主導舊圖書館的翻修工程。
Takeshi started as an apprentice and plans to become a jour. plumber by next year.
Takeshi 從學徒做起，計劃在明年之前成為工匠級水電工。
The job posting asked for a jour. electrician with three years of experience.
那個職缺廣告要求應徵者須具備三年經驗的工匠級電工資格。
- 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.