jarring

IPA/ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/
KK[dʒˈɑrɪŋ]IPA/ˈdʒɑːr.ɪŋ/

jarring — 形容詞

  • jarringpositive
  • more jarringcomparative
  • most jarringsuperlative

1. describes something you see, hear, or experience that feels suddenly wrong or ou

1.形容詞B2
釋義

突兀；不和諧

因反差過大而令人不舒服

describes something you see, hear, or experience that feels suddenly wrong or out of place because it contrasts sharply with what you expect or what surrounds it.

例句

The modern glass building looked jarring next to the old stone houses of the village.

這棟現代玻璃建築在老舊石屋旁邊顯得十分突兀。

jarring next to [something] — contrasting surroundings

A loud car horn broke the quiet of the morning with a jarring noise.

一聲響亮的汽車喇叭以刺耳的聲音打破了早晨的寧靜。

同義詞
  • discordant

    more specific to sound and music; less common in everyday speech about general experiences

  • incongruous

    more formal; emphasises the mismatch rather than the unpleasant feeling it creates

  • clashing

    more informal; can refer to colours, styles, or opinions

反義詞
  • harmonious

    things fit together smoothly and naturally

  • consistent

    expected and fitting within the context

文法句型

jarring + noun

be/seem/look/find + jarring

jarring + to/next to + noun phrase

用法筆記

Common in descriptions of sensory experience — something you see, hear, or feel that clashes with its surroundings. Often followed by 'next to' or 'to' to name the contrasting element.

常見錯誤

❌The movie was jarring' (too vague — jarring needs a specific contrast).
✅The sudden jump from comedy to tragedy in the movie was jarring.
💡specify what clashes with what.

2. describes something that is inappropriate for a particular situation, making it

2.形容詞B2
釋義

不合適；不宜

在特定場合中錯誤或不恰當的

describes something that is inappropriate for a particular situation, making it feel wrong or unsuitable — for example, making a joke at a serious ceremony.

例句

His jarring comment about money during the funeral upset several people.

他在葬禮上關於金錢的不得體言論，讓好幾個人感到不悅。

jarring comment — inappropriate remark in a solemn setting

Ritu thought the casual music was jarring at the formal award ceremony.

Ritu 認為在那場正式的頒獎典禮上播放輕快的音樂很不合適。

同義詞
  • inappropriate

    more direct and common in everyday use; less strong in tone than jarring

  • unsuitable

    neutral; describes something not right for the purpose without implying offence

反義詞

文法句型

jarring + noun

be/seem/find + jarring

jarring + at/in/for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often describes remarks, behaviour, tone, or style that clashes with the expected mood of a setting. Less common for physical objects — use sense 1 for that.

常見錯誤

❌His clothes were jarring for the party' (too vague).
✅His formal suit was jarring at the beach party.
💡name the specific mismatch between the item and the setting.

3. describes a physical movement or force that causes the body or an object to shak

3.形容詞B2
釋義

震動；晃動

突然且強烈地晃動或撞擊的

describes a physical movement or force that causes the body or an object to shake or jolt suddenly and strongly.

例句

A large hole in the road sent a jarring jolt through the bus.

巴士壓過路上一個大坑洞時，乘客感覺到一陣劇烈的晃動。

jarring movement — a physical jolt from an external force

A jarring stop threw the boxes off the back of the truck.

一陣猛烈的急煞車把箱子從卡車後方甩了下來。

同義詞
  • jolting

    more specific to a sharp, sudden single movement rather than ongoing vibration

  • shaking

    more general; can describe repeated motion over time

反義詞
  • smooth

    without sudden movement or jolts

文法句型

jarring + noun (movement, stop, shake, vibration)

be/feel + jarring

用法筆記

Describes physical motion only — a sudden jerk, hard shake, or abrupt stop. Not used for metaphorical or emotional shock (use sense 1 for that).

常見錯誤

❌The jarring bus ride' (could mean physical or metaphorical).
✅The jarring bus ride on the rocky road made my teeth rattle.
💡add a concrete detail that shows the physical shaking.