jerry-built
معنی کامل و مثالها
/jer´ē bilt´/adj.
● (هر چیزی که از جنس بد باشد و بد ساخته شده باشد) بنجل، پیزری، سر هم بندی شده، زپرتی، (خانه و غیره) بساز و بفروش، بنا ساز
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Originated in the 19th century, possibly from the name of a firm of builders in Liverpool, England.
مثال
- The jerry-built houses were not expected to last long.
- The jerry-built structure collapsed under the weight.
- The jerry-built apartment was not safe to live in.
ترکیبهای رایج
Jerry-built house Jerry-built structure Jerry-built project
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- of inferior workmanship and materials “mean little jerry-built houses”