jolt的词源

英文词源

jolt (v.)

1590s, perhaps from Middle English jollen, chollen "to knock, to batter" (early 15c.), or an alteration of obsolete jot (v.) "to jostle" (1520s). Perhaps related to earlier jolt head "a big, stupid head" (1530s). Figurative sense of "to startle, surprise" is from 1872. Related: Jolted; jolting.

jolt (n.)

1590s, "a knock," from jolt (v.). Meaning "jarring shock" is from 1630s.

中文词源

jolt：震动，晃动

可能来自中古英语jollen,击，打，连续猛击。引申词义震动，晃动。

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