n.不祥的人(或物);巧合
v.带来坏运气
You had better steer clear of that jinx. 你最好离那个扫把星远一点儿。
There's a jinx on this car: it's always giving me trouble. 这辆汽车上有什麽妨人的东西,总给我找麻烦。
There must be a jinx going this house. Everything's always in a mess. 这房子一定招了鬼了,什么事都一团糟。
用作动词 (v.)I've been jinxed! 我一直走背运!
I think this computer must be jinxed. It's always breaking down. 这计算机一定闹鬼了,总出毛病。