1830, American English, probably a back-formation of jelly (v.). Related: Jelled; jelling. Figurative sense is first attested 1908. Middle English had gelen "congeal," but it disappeared 15c.
实用例句
1. Substitute JELL - O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling for banana flavor.
以jell-O的香草味道即时布丁 & 饼充香蕉的味道了.
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2. This finding makes the Australian Thambetolepis ( Jell , 1981 ) a junior synonym of Sinosachites ( He, 1980 ).