spurts
US /spɜːrts/
UK /spɜːts/
名词
1.
喷射, 迸发
short, sudden bursts or gushes of liquid or flame
示例:
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The broken pipe sent out spurts of water.
破裂的管道喷出水柱。
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Small spurts of flame escaped from the campfire.
小股火焰从篝火中冒出。
2.
一阵一阵, 短时期
short, sudden periods of intense activity or growth
示例:
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He works in spurts, with periods of intense focus followed by breaks.
他工作一阵一阵的，有时高度专注，有时休息。
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The company experienced rapid growth in short spurts.
公司在短时期内经历了快速增长。
动词
喷出, 涌出
to emit or cause to emit in a short, sudden burst
示例:
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The whale spurts water from its blowhole.
鲸鱼从喷水孔喷出水。
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Blood spurted from the wound.
鲜血从伤口喷涌而出。