jug

/dʒʌɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /dʒʌɡ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈjəg/ (ame, mw)

jug — 名詞

  • jugsingular
  • jugsplural

1. A container with a handle and a small opening at the top that you can lean to on

1.名詞B1
釋義

壺

有把手與倒口的液體容器

A container with a handle and a small opening at the top that you can lean to one side, used for holding and pouring drinks or other liquids.

例句

Emma poured orange juice from the jug for her guests at breakfast.

艾瑪早上把柳橙汁從壺裡倒出來給客人喝。

pour + from + jug

The waiter brought a glass jug of iced tea to our table by the window.

服務生把一玻璃壺冰茶端到我們靠窗的桌上。

同義詞
  • pitcher

    Standard American English term for a similar container

  • ewer

    A decorative, old-fashioned jug, often used for washing

  • carafe

    A glass container for serving wine or water at the table

用法筆記

In British English, 'jug' is the everyday word for this container. In American English, 'pitcher' is more common for the same type of container.

常見錯誤

❌I poured water from the pitcher.' (in British context)
✅I poured water from the jug.
💡'Pitcher' is the American term; use 'jug' in British English contexts.
❌There is a jug of water on the table which fell.
✅There is a jug of water on the table, and it fell.
💡Avoid run-on sentences; 'which' clauses should be attached to a clear antecedent.

2. A big round container with a narrow opening at the top and a handle, used mainly

2.名詞B1
釋義

甕；大罐

大型圓形容器，瓶口窄小

A big round container with a narrow opening at the top and a handle, used mainly for storing water, wine, oil, or other liquids in large amounts.

例句

In the corner of the cellar stood a huge stone jug of olive oil.

地窖的角落裡放著一個巨大的石甕，裝滿了橄欖油。

huge stone jug of olive oil

The winemaker stored last year's vintage in clay jugs sealed with wax.

釀酒師把去年的佳釀存放在用蠟密封的陶甕裡。

同義詞
  • crock

    An earthenware pot or jar, usually for storing food

  • demijohn

    A large narrow-necked bottle, often encased in woven reed

  • flagon

    A large container for wine or ale, typically with a handle and spout

用法筆記

In American English, this large type of container is also called a 'demijohn' or 'crock' depending on the material and shape. 'Jug' in this sense often refers to a vessel wider at the bottom than at the top, unlike sense 1 which describes a pouring container.

3. The quantity of liquid that fills one jug, used as a unit for measuring drinks a

3.名詞A2
釋義

一壺的量

一個壺所裝的液體量

The quantity of liquid that fills one jug, used as a unit for measuring drinks and cooking ingredients.

例句

Mei-Lin drank a whole jug of lemonade after her run in the park.

Mei-Lin 在公園跑步後喝了一整壺檸檬水。

whole jug of lemonade

The soup recipe calls for one jug of chicken broth and two cups of rice.

這道湯的食譜需要一壺雞高湯和兩杯米。

calls for + one jug of [ingredient]

同義詞
  • jugful

    Exactly the amount that fills a jug; less common in everyday speech

  • pitcherful

    American English equivalent of 'jugful'

文法句型

jug + of + [liquid]

用法筆記

The actual volume of 'a jug' varies by region and context — there is no standardised measurement. In recipes, 'one jug' typically refers to a standard kitchen measuring jug (often 1 litre or 1 quart).

常見錯誤

❌I need a jug water.
✅I need a jug of water.
💡Use 'of' between 'jug' and the liquid it contains.

4. A slang term for a prison or jail, used to describe the experience of being lock

4.名詞C1
釋義

監獄；牢房

監獄的通俗說法（俚語）

A slang term for a prison or jail, used to describe the experience of being locked up as punishment for a crime.

例句

After the robbery, the gang leader spent five long years in the jug.

搶案發生後，那個幫派頭目在牢裡蹲了漫長的五年。

spend [time] + in the jug

The judge threatened to throw him in the jug if he missed another court date.

法官威脅說，如果他再錯過一次開庭日期，就要把他關進牢裡。

throw [someone] + in the jug

同義詞
  • jail

    Standard neutral term for a place where people are held awaiting trial or serving short sentences

  • prison

    A longer-term correctional facility for serious crimes

  • lockup

    Informal term for a local jail or holding cell

  • slammer

    Strongly informal and dated slang for prison

用法筆記

This is informal and dated slang. It appears in older American crime films and novels. In modern conversation, 'jail', 'prison', or 'lockup' are more neutral and preferable. Using 'the jug' sounds deliberately old-fashioned or playful.

5. A vulgar and offensive term for a woman's breasts. This word is degrading and sh

5.名詞
釋義

奶子（粗話）

粗俗貶抑詞，指女性胸部

A vulgar and offensive term for a woman's breasts. This word is degrading and should never be used in polite or respectful conversation.

例句

The comedian made crude jokes using the word 'jugs' to refer to women, which offended many people in the audience.

那位喜劇演員用「奶子」來稱呼女性，講了許多低級笑話，冒犯了現場許多觀眾。

offensive term — do not use; 'jugs' is degrading

Teachers warn teenagers that calling a woman's chest 'jugs' is disrespectful and can be considered harassment.

老師告誡青少年，把女性的胸部稱作「奶子」是不尊重的行為，甚至可能構成騷擾。

用法筆記

DO NOT USE THIS WORD in any situation where respect or politeness is expected. It is classified as offensive and derogatory. The term reduces a woman to a body part and is widely considered sexual harassment if directed at someone.

常見錯誤

❌She has nice jugs.
✅(AVOID ENTIRELY)
💡This is sexually objectifying and offensive. Use neutral anatomical terms like 'breasts' or 'chest' in medical or respectful contexts.

jug — 動詞