I was in a jam because I didn't have enough money to foot the bill.我带的钱不够付帐,处境很狼狈。I'm in a jam - could you lend me some money till next week?我手头有点儿紧——你能借我点钱到下周再还吗?Place them in a jam jar, porcelain bowl, or other similar container.将它们装入果酱罐、瓷碗或其他类似容器中。We were stuck in a jam for two hours.我们堵车堵了两个小时。