Definition of jack-in-the-box in English:

jack-in-the-box

nounˈdʒakɪnðəbɒksˈdʒæk ɪn ðə ˌbɑks

A toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened.
Example sentencesExamples
- This charming musical jack-in-the-box is certain to delight anyone who holds it in their hands! As you turn the crank, the melody plays and when the music stops, out pops the jester.
- The jack-in-the-box offers continual delight. Known since the 16th century, and appearing as a Punch box (minus sidekick Judy), an admiral on a stick, and a Johnny jump-up, sometimes the jack figure was more horrible than humorous.

Definition of jack-in-the-box in US English:

jack-in-the-box

nounˈdʒæk ɪn ðə ˌbɑksˈjak in T͟Hə ˌbäks

A toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened.
Example sentencesExamples
- This charming musical jack-in-the-box is certain to delight anyone who holds it in their hands! As you turn the crank, the melody plays and when the music stops, out pops the jester.
- The jack-in-the-box offers continual delight. Known since the 16th century, and appearing as a Punch box (minus sidekick Judy), an admiral on a stick, and a Johnny jump-up, sometimes the jack figure was more horrible than humorous.

单词	jack-in-the-box
释义	Definition of jack-in-the-box in English: jack-in-the-box nounˈdʒakɪnðəbɒksˈdʒæk ɪn ðə ˌbɑks A toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened. Example sentencesExamples This charming musical jack-in-the-box is certain to delight anyone who holds it in their hands! As you turn the crank, the melody plays and when the music stops, out pops the jester. The jack-in-the-box offers continual delight. Known since the 16th century, and appearing as a Punch box (minus sidekick Judy), an admiral on a stick, and a Johnny jump-up, sometimes the jack figure was more horrible than humorous. Definition of jack-in-the-box in US English: jack-in-the-box nounˈdʒæk ɪn ðə ˌbɑksˈjak in T͟Hə ˌbäks A toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened. Example sentencesExamples This charming musical jack-in-the-box is certain to delight anyone who holds it in their hands! As you turn the crank, the melody plays and when the music stops, out pops the jester. The jack-in-the-box offers continual delight. Known since the 16th century, and appearing as a Punch box (minus sidekick Judy), an admiral on a stick, and a Johnny jump-up, sometimes the jack figure was more horrible than humorous.
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