spasmodic

• adj. 痉挛的，痉挛性的；间歇性的

spasm,痉挛，阵发性发作，-odic,形容词后缀，比较 sporadic.

spasmodic (adj.)

1680s, from French spasmodique, from Medieval Latin spasmodicus, from Greek spasmodes "of the nature of a spasm," from spasmos (see spasm) + -odes "like" (see -oid). Related: Spasmodically.

1. There was spasmodic fighting in the area yesterday.

昨天，那一地区发生过零星的战斗。

来自《权威词典》

2. He managed to stifle the spasmodic sobs of panic rising in his throat.

他惊慌得差一点哭了起来，不过还是竭力地克制住了。

来自柯林斯例句

3. My husband's work was so spasmodic.

我丈夫的工作总是时忙时闲。

来自辞典例句

4. He appeared to be in a spasmodic sort of hurry.

他那副样子好象非常匆促似的.

来自辞典例句

5. It lifted to a spasmodic sneeze and ended.

它大声地打了一阵喷嚏,然后就结束了.

来自辞典例句