a person who jumps;"as the jumper neared the ground he lost control" "the jumper"s parachute opened"
an athlete who competes at jumping;"he is one hell of a jumper"
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
a coverall worn by children
a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
(basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
中英词源
jumper 针织套衫
可能来自jump,跳。引申词义有弹性的，比喻用法。
jumper (n.)
1610s, "one who jumps," agent noun from jump (v.). The word meaning "sleeveless dress" (1853) apparently is from mid-17c. jump "short coat," also "woman"s under bodice," of uncertain origin, perhaps from French jupe "skirt" (see jupe). Meaning "sleeveless dress worn over a blouse" first recorded American English 1939.
词态变化
复数 jumpers;
权威造句
1. He is a terrific athlete and a brilliant jumper.
他是个出色的运动员，弹跳力非常好。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The jumper strikes the perfect balance between comfort and smartness.
这件套头毛衣又舒服又漂亮。
来自柯林斯例句
3. I loved horses as a child and was a junior show jumper.
我从小就爱马，曾是一名青少年马术障碍赛选手。
来自柯林斯例句
4. She wore a checkered jumper and had ribbons in her hair.
