1580s as a type of knitted cloth; 1842 as a breed of cattle; both from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. Its name is said to be a corruption of Latin Caesarea, the Roman name for the island (or another near it), influenced by Old English ey "island;" but perhaps rather a Viking name (perhaps meaning "Geirr's island"). The meaning "woolen knitted close-fitting tunic," especially one worn during sporting events, is from 1836.
双语例句
1. His grey jersey and trousers were sodden with the rain.
他的灰色针织毛衫和长裤全都被雨水淋透了。
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2. They traced the van to a New Jersey car rental agency.
他们查出面包车属于新泽西州的一家租车行。
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3. Sheila had come to dinner in a black jersey top.
希拉身着一件黑色针织上装来参加晚宴。
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4. She is wearing tight, black leggings and a baggy green jersey.
她身穿黑色紧身裤和一件宽松的绿色针织套衫。
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5. He arrived in San Francisco, having left New Jersey on January 19th.