sputter
US /ˈspʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈspʌt.ər/
动词
1.
发出噗噗声, 发出嘶嘶声
make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault
示例:
•
The old engine began to sputter and cough.
旧引擎开始发出噗噗声并咳嗽。
•
The candle began to sputter before going out.
蜡烛在熄灭前开始发出嘶嘶声。
2.
结结巴巴地说, 口齿不清地说
speak in a series of short, explosive sounds, typically as a result of anger or excitement
示例:
•
He began to sputter with rage, unable to form coherent words.
他气得开始结结巴巴，无法说出连贯的话。
•
She could only sputter a few words of protest.
她只能结结巴巴地说出几句抗议的话。
名词
噗噗声, 嘶嘶声
a series of soft explosive sounds
示例:
•
The old car started with a loud sputter.
旧车随着一声巨响的噗噗声启动了。
•
There was a sudden sputter from the faulty wiring.
故障的电线突然发出嘶嘶声。