1560s, jottsome "act of throwing goods overboard to lighten a ship," alteration and contraction of Middle English jetteson, from Anglo-French getteson, Old French getaison "a throwing" (see jettison). Intermediate forms were jetson, jetsome; the form perhaps was deformed by influence of flotsam. From 1590s as "goods thrown overboard;" figurative use by 1861. For distinction of meaning, see flotsam.
实用例句
1. The beaches are wide and filled with interesting flotsam and jetsam .
海滩宽阔，到处是有趣的被冲上岸的零碎杂物。来自《权威词典》
2. Sick and starving refugees are the flotsam and jetsam of war.
生病和饥饿的难民是遭战祸而流离失所的苦命人.来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
3. You know the difference between flotsam and jetsam?
你知道流浪者和难民的不同之处 吗 ?来自电影对白
4. Jetsam: Someone who could make all your dreams come true.
渍: 我们可以使你梦想成真.来自互联网
5. After the storm, the sea was covered with flotsam and jetsam.
