precious stone, c. 1300, from Anglo-French jaspre, Old French jaspre, jaspe, from Latin iaspidem (nominative iaspis), from Greek iaspis "jasper," via an Oriental language (compare Hebrew yashpeh, Akkadian yashupu).
Jasper
masc. proper name, English form of Caspar or of Gaspar, the traditional name of one of the Three Kings. Said by Klein to be of Persian origin and meaning literally "treasure-holder." Used from 1896 for "a rustic simpleton."
中文解释
1. 电影：七星碧玉刀：The Seven-Star Jasper Sword.
实用例句
1. Jasper has put up " No Parking'signs outside his gate, but these have not had any effect.
贾斯珀 “ 把禁止停车”的牌子挂在大门外, 但这没产生什么效果.
来自《用法词典》
2. Jasper hopes that she will turn cars and their owners to stone.
贾斯珀希望她把汽车和车主们都变成石头.
来自新概念英语第二册
3. Jasper White is one of rare people who believes in ancient myths.
贾斯珀.怀特是少有的相信古代神话的人之一.
来自新概念英语第二册
4. I could match my cousin Jasper's game - cock maturity with a sturdier fowl.
我可以象斗鸡一样,用一只更强壮的种鸡斗败我堂兄的公鸡,斗败他的世故老成.
来自辞典例句
5. This is Heather Jasper - Howe , disillusioned from Coolsville.