spasmodically
US /spæzˈmɑː.dɪ.kəl.i/
UK /spæzˈmɒd.ɪ.kəl.i/
副词
断断续续地, 发作性地
occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts; fitfully
示例:
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The engine sputtered spasmodically before finally dying.
发动机在最终熄火前断断续续地发出噗噗声。
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He worked spasmodically, with long periods of inactivity in between.
他工作断断续续，中间有很长时间的闲散期。