jog
jog — verb
1. to move your feet faster than a walk at a relaxed, steady pace, done to stay hea
to move your feet faster than a walk at a relaxed, steady pace, done to stay healthy or for enjoyment.
Theo jogs along the river path every evening before dinner.
jog + along + time phrase
Yumi puts on her trainers and jogs around the school track three times a week.
jog + around + frequency phrase
Instead of taking the bus, Gabriel sometimes jogs to work when the weather is fine.
The physiotherapist told Emily that she could start jogging again once her ankle felt stronger.
A group of neighbours jogs together through the park on Saturday mornings, chatting as they go.
文法句型
jog + preposition (along/around/through)
2. to push or hit someone or something gently, often by accident or to get their at
to push or hit someone or something gently, often by accident or to get their attention.
Mizuki jogged her brother's elbow as she reached across the table for the salt.
jog + body part (elbow/shoulder)
A passenger in the crowded train jogged Zayd's shoulder, making him spill his coffee.
Camila accidentally jogged the table with her bag, sending a cup crashing to the floor.
Minho's little sister jogged his leg under the dinner table, trying to show him something on her phone.
文法句型
jog + object
jog + object + preposition
常見錯誤
3. to travel forward at a slow pace while shaking or bouncing up and down, typicall
to travel forward at a slow pace while shaking or bouncing up and down, typically on an uneven surface.
The old pickup truck jogged along the dirt road, rattling with every bump.
jog + along [rough road] for vehicle movement
Theo's bicycle jogged over the cobblestones, and he held on tightly to the handlebars.
The wooden cart jogged slowly across the field, its wheels sinking into the soft mud.
The wagon jogged over the rocky trail, and the children held on to their seats with both hands.
文法句型
jog + adverb/preposition of direction
用法筆記
Subject is usually a vehicle, bicycle, or cart moving on a rough or uneven surface.
4. to help someone remember something by giving them a small hint or reminder.
to help someone remember something by giving them a small hint or reminder.
Showing Zuri the old photo album jogged her memory about the summer she spent in Busan.
jog + possessive + memory about [topic]
Ari read the email again, hoping it would jog his memory about the client's name.
The detective showed the witness a map to jog her memory about the route the car had taken.
Smelling the fresh bread jogged Lotte's memory of the bakery her grandmother used to visit every Saturday.
文法句型
jog + possessive pronoun + memory
jog + noun's + memory
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'jog someone's memory.' The object is typically a possessive pronoun (my, his, her, their) or a noun with 's before 'memory.' It cannot be used without 'memory' as the object.
常見錯誤
jog — noun
1. a period of running at a relaxed, steady pace, done to stay healthy or as a spor
a period of running at a relaxed, steady pace, done to stay healthy or as a sport.
Every morning before work, Lotte goes for a thirty-minute jog in the nearby park.
go for a + [time] + jog
After weeks of rest, Gabriel decided to take a short jog around the neighbourhood.
A gentle jog along the beach helps Zuri clear her mind before a busy day at work.
The doctor told Ritu that a daily jog would improve her heart health and help her sleep better.
Minho prefers a quick jog over a long run because it puts less strain on his knees.
文法句型
go for a jog
a [time] jog
2. a small, quick push or bump, often given to get someone's attention or caused by
a small, quick push or bump, often given to get someone's attention or caused by accident.
Ari gave his friend a gentle jog with his elbow to point at the rainbow outside the window.
give + person + a jog with [body part]
The wooden table moved with a sharp jog when Camila accidentally knocked it with her hip.
Ritu felt a jog on her shoulder and turned around to see her little brother grinning behind her.
The librarian gave the sleeping student a gentle jog on the arm to remind him that the library was closing.
文法句型
give someone a jog
a jog on [body part]
3. a short, sharp bend or turn in a path, road, wall, or other long surface.
a short, sharp bend or turn in a path, road, wall, or other long surface.
The hiking trail makes a sudden jog to the left just past the large oak tree near the stream.
make a jog + direction
Architects sometimes add a jog in a long hallway to break up the straight line of sight.
a jog in [a long passage]
The stone wall took a slight jog near the old gate, creating a small alcove for flower pots.
The fence follows the property line with a sharp jog around the old walnut tree.
文法句型
a jog in [path/road/wall]