jelly
jelly — 名詞
- jellysingular
- jelliesplural
1. a clear, sweet spread made by boiling fruit juice with sugar until it thickens,
果醬
果汁加糖煮濃的透明抹醬
a clear, sweet spread made by boiling fruit juice with sugar until it thickens, eaten on bread, toast, or biscuits.
Arjun spread strawberry jelly on his toast and took a big bite.
Arjun 在吐司上塗了草莓果醬，然後大口咬下去。
collocation: spread jelly on toast
This brand makes a lovely grape jelly that has no fruit pieces in it.
這個牌子做的葡萄果醬很好吃，裡面完全沒有水果顆粒。
Adina prefers smooth jelly over chunky jam because she does not like bits of fruit.
Adina 比較喜歡光滑的果醬，不喜歡有果粒的，因為她不愛吃到水果塊。
My grandmother made crab apple jelly every autumn using fruit from the garden.
我奶奶每年秋天都會用院子裡採的沙蘋果自己做果醬。
Could you pass the jelly and the butter, please?
請把果醬和奶油遞過來好嗎？
- jam
jam contains pieces of fruit or crushed fruit; jelly is smooth and clear — made only from juice.
- preserve
a broader term for any fruit spread; preserve often has larger fruit chunks than jelly.
- marmalade
a preserve made from citrus fruit, usually containing peel; different from jelly in both ingredients and texture.
文法句型
often used as uncountable
用法筆記
In US English, this is the usual meaning of jelly. In the UK and Australia, this kind of fruit spread is called jam, and jelly refers to the wobbly gelatin dessert (sense 2).
常見錯誤
2. a cold, wobbly dessert made with gelatine, sugar, and fruit flavouring, often br
果凍
以吉利丁製成的冰涼甜點
a cold, wobbly dessert made with gelatine, sugar, and fruit flavouring, often brightly coloured and served in a bowl.
The children each had a bowl of green jelly with ice cream after lunch.
孩子們午餐後每人都吃了一碗綠色果凍配冰淇淋。
served as a dessert in a bowl
Camille made a strawberry jelly for the party and set it in a fancy mould.
Camille 為派對做了草莓果凍，還倒進一個漂亮的模具裡定型。
Grandpa poured warm custard over his jelly, which made it taste even sweeter.
爺爺在果凍上淋了熱奶黃醬，讓果凍吃起來更甜了。
Anong does not like how jelly wobbles on the spoon, so she never orders it.
Anong 不喜歡果凍在湯匙上搖搖晃晃的感覺，所以她從來不點這個。
At the school fair there was a jelly-eating contest that ended with sticky faces everywhere.
學校園遊會舉辦了一場吃果凍比賽，最後每個人的臉都黏黏的。
- Jell-O
brand name for the same dessert, commonly used in the US; 'jelly' is the UK term.
- gelatin dessert
formal description of the same food; most common in US recipes and packaging.
文法句型
a jelly (singular count)
jelly (uncountable as substance)
用法筆記
In the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, this is the main meaning of jelly. In the US, this dessert is usually called Jell-O (a brand name) or gelatin dessert.
常見錯誤
3. any soft, semi-solid substance that moves or shakes slightly when you touch it,
膠狀物
柔軟半固體且會晃動的物質
any soft, semi-solid substance that moves or shakes slightly when you touch it, similar in texture to a thick gel.
The chef served a meat broth that had cooled into a savoury brown jelly.
主廚端出一碗肉湯，湯冷卻後變成了褐色的肉凍。
Ilan cleaned the fish tank and scraped green jelly off the glass.
Ilan 清理魚缸時，把玻璃上的綠色膠狀物刮掉了。
context: a layer of jelly-like growth
The frog spawn looked like a mass of tiny black dots floating in clear jelly.
那些青蛙卵看起來就像一團在透明膠狀物中漂浮的小黑點。
Minho touched the strange jelly on the beach and it slid through his fingers.
Minho 摸了一下沙灘上那種奇怪的膠狀物，它從他手指間滑了出去。
- gel
usually refers to a firmer, clearer semi-solid than jelly; gel is often used for cosmetic or scientific products.
- gelatinous substance
more formal or scientific term for a jelly-like material.
文法句型
often uncountable
用法筆記
This is a descriptive meaning, not a specific food or product. Any substance with a wobbly, semi-wet texture can be called jelly, from biological material to industrial gels.
4. see-through plastic footwear that people wear to protect their feet at the seasi
果凍鞋
透明塑膠製的海灘涼鞋
see-through plastic footwear that people wear to protect their feet at the seaside or near water.
Manuela bought a pair of pink jellies to wear on her holiday to Cancún.
Manuela 買了一雙粉色果凍鞋，打算去坎昆度假時穿。
plural form: jellies
The children splashed through puddles in bright blue jelly shoes without getting their feet wet.
孩子們穿著亮藍色的果凍鞋踩水坑，腳都沒有弄濕。
material: transparent plastic
Jude noticed cheap jellies can rub your heels if you walk in them all day.
Jude 發現便宜的果凍鞋如果穿一整天，腳後跟可能會磨破皮。
Aylin kept jelly sandals in her beach bag for walking on the sand.
Aylin 在沙灘包裡放了果凍拖鞋，走在沙子上時穿。
- jellies
the short, common name for this type of shoe.
- plastic sandals
a broader category; not all plastic sandals are transparent or beach-specific like jellies.
文法句型
usually plural: jellies
a pair of jellies
用法筆記
Sometimes called jelly shoes or jellies. Popular as summer footwear because they are waterproof, lightweight, and inexpensive. The plastic can be hard on feet for long walks, so they are best for short periods on the beach or near water.
5. an informal short form of jellyfish — a sea animal with a soft, transparent, bel
水母
海洋中透明柔軟會螫人的生物
an informal short form of jellyfish — a sea animal with a soft, transparent, bell-shaped body and long thin parts that may sting.
Arjun spotted a huge jelly pulsing through the water near the boat.
Arjun 看見船邊的水裡有一隻巨大的水母一縮一放地游動。
verb: pulsing describes movement
The lifeguard warned swimmers that there were jellies in the water after the storm.
救生員警告游泳的人說，暴風雨過後水裡有水母出沒。
informal register: jellies
Nala drew a picture of a glowing blue jelly with long, wavy tentacles.
Nala 畫了一隻發出藍光的透明水母，還有長長彎彎的觸手。
The beach was closed because thousands of tiny jellies had washed up on the sand.
海灘關閉了，因為成千上萬隻小水母被沖上了沙灘。
- jellyfish
the full formal name; preferred in scientific or careful writing.
文法句型
a jelly (singular)
jellies (plural)
用法筆記
Use jelly as a short form of jellyfish in informal conversation only. In formal writing or scientific contexts, jellyfish is the correct term. This sense is common when talking to other beachgoers or divers.
常見錯誤
6. a thick, sticky semi-solid substance applied to the skin for medical treatment,
凝膠
塗在皮膚上的黏稠半固體產品
a thick, sticky semi-solid substance applied to the skin for medical treatment, cleaning, or moisturising.
The nurse spread jelly on the ultrasound probe before moving it across Folake's stomach.
護理師在超音波探頭上抹了凝膠，然後在 Folake 的肚子上滑動。
medical use: ultrasound jelly
Charlotte uses an aloe vera jelly on her sunburn to help cool the skin.
Charlotte 用蘆薈凝膠塗抹曬傷的部位，幫助皮膚降溫。
cosmetic: aloe vera jelly
The doctor gave me antibiotic jelly to put on the cut daily.
醫生給了我抗生素凝膠，叫我每天塗在傷口上。
Camille bought a hair-styling jelly that keeps her curls in place without making them stiff.
Camille 買了一種造型凝膠，可以讓她的捲髮定型又不會變硬。
- gel
nearly interchangeable in this sense; gel is more common in modern product labels, while jelly feels slightly older or more British.
- cream
cream has a lighter, less sticky texture than jelly, and usually contains more oil and water.
- ointment
ointment is greasier and thicker, usually oil-based, while jelly is water-based and feels wet on the skin.
文法句型
jelly (uncountable, as substance)
a jelly (a type/brand)
用法筆記
Common in medical contexts (ultrasound gel, antibiotic gel), cosmetic routines (moisturising gel, hair gel), and personal care. The word jelly here emphasises the thick, sticky texture rather than any specific formula.
7. a feeling of extreme nervousness, fear, or weakness that makes your body feel so
發軟；緊張
因害怕而身體發軟的狀態
a feeling of extreme nervousness, fear, or weakness that makes your body feel soft, shaky, and unable to move steadily.
When Ilan stepped on stage to give his speech, his knees turned to jelly.
Ilan 走上舞台準備演講時，膝蓋軟得像果凍一樣。
fixed phrase: turn to jelly
Charlotte's legs felt like jelly as she waited for the test results.
Charlotte 等待檢查結果的時候，雙腿軟得像果凍。
fixed phrase: legs feel like jelly
The news that the building was on fire made everyone's stomachs turn to jelly.
聽到大樓起火的消息，每個人的胃都嚇得發軟。
Minho goes wobbly like jelly when it is his turn to speak in class.
Minho 每次要上台在全班面前講話，就會緊張得全身發軟。
The movers' arms were jelly after carrying heavy boxes up four flights of stairs.
搬家工人的手臂搬完那些重箱子爬上四層樓後酸軟無力。
- nerves
general term for anxiety; less vivid and not associated with a physical sensation of weakness.
- butterflies
refers specifically to the fluttery feeling in your stomach, while jelly can refer to any body part feeling weak.
文法句型
feel like jelly
turn to jelly
legs like jelly
用法筆記
Only used in set phrases such as feel like jelly, turn to jelly, or [body part] like jelly, all describing a physical reaction to fear, shock, or extreme fatigue. Never used as a simple noun in this sense — you cannot say 'I have jelly' to mean nervousness.
常見錯誤
jelly — 動詞
- jellypresent simple I / you / we / they
- jellies3rd person singular
- jellying-ing form
- jelliedpast simple
1. to become firm and jelly-like, or to cause a liquid to become firm and jelly-lik
凝固
使液體變成膠狀或凝結成凍
to become firm and jelly-like, or to cause a liquid to become firm and jelly-like, usually by cooling or adding gelatine.
Adina jellied the meat stock by leaving it in the fridge overnight.
Adina 把肉湯放進冰箱冰了一晚，讓它凝結成肉凍。
transitive: jelly + direct object
Fruit juice will jelly on its own if you add pectin and let it cool.
果汁只要加入果膠再放涼，就會自行凝固成凍。
intransitive: jelly on its own
Rosa jellied the poaching liquid by chilling it in the fridge for two hours.
Rosa 把燉煮的高湯放進冰箱冰了兩小時，讓它凝結成凍。
If you boil the marrow bones long enough, the broth will jelly when chilled.
大骨頭煮得夠久的話，湯汁冷藏後就會凝結成凍。
- set
the most common everyday verb for this process; 'set' is simpler and more natural in conversation.
- solidify
more formal and general; can apply to any substance becoming solid, not just jelly-like textures.
- gel
informal and used for both cooking and abstract ideas; 'the plan finally gelled' but 'the jam gelled overnight'.
文法句型
jelly something
something jellies
用法筆記
This verb is much less common than the noun. In everyday conversation, people usually say 'set' or 'solidify' instead. Jelly as a verb appears most often in recipes and food-writing contexts.