1. Jump ship 逃避责任,跳槽
When the company announced the loss, many of its employees jumped ship.
当公司宣布亏损的消息后,员工们纷纷跳槽。
释义:此词源于海上航运,是指当船出了问题时,船长或船员不顾乘客,跳船逃命。
2. Jump the gun 草率行事
Don't jump the gun. We have to be patient for a while.
不要草率行事,我们应该耐心等一会儿。
释义:源于短跑运动,号令未响就抢跑,比喻行动过早,操之过急。