fits and starts
US /fɪts ənd stɑrts/
UK /fɪts ənd stɑːts/
成語
斷斷續續, 時斷時續
if something happens in fits and starts, it often stops and then starts again
範例:
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The construction project progressed in fits and starts due to funding issues.
由於資金問題，建設項目斷斷續續地進行著。
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His career advanced in fits and starts, with periods of great success followed by setbacks.
他的事業斷斷續續地發展，有巨大的成功時期，也有挫折。