spasmodic

英 [spæzˈmɒdɪk]

美 [spæzˈmɑːdɪk]

adj. 一阵阵的; 阵发性的; 断断续续的; 痉挛(性)的

BNC.21707 / COCA.31866

牛津词典

adj.

一阵阵的；阵发性的；断断续续的
happening suddenly for short periods of time; not regular or continuous
1. There was spasmodic fighting in the area yesterday.
  昨天，那一地区发生过零星的战斗。
痉挛（性）的
caused by your muscles becoming tight in a way that you cannot control
1. spasmodic movements
  痉挛性动作

adj

occurring in spells and often abruptly
1. fitful bursts of energy
2. spasmodic rifle fire
Synonym:fitful
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions
1. convulsive motions
2. his body made a spasmodic jerk
3. spastic movements
Synonym:convulsivespastic

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。
He appeared to be in a spasmodic sort of hurry.
他那副样子好象非常匆促似的。
As she talked, she kept making spasmodic dashes to the window.
她谈话时不断神经质地急步冲到窗前。
Convulsive motions; his body made a spasmodic jerk; spastic movements.
骤发的动作；他的身体痉挛的抽动；痉挛的动作。
Spasmodic bouts of exercise are not very beneficial.
一曝十寒的运动不会有多大好处。
Aim: To look for the surgical method of increasing the curative rate of rotating spasmodic torticollis, decrease the surgical injury, and prevent the recurrence of spasm.
目的：为寻求提高增加旋转型痉挛性斜颈的治愈率和减少手术损伤，预防痉挛复发的手术方法。
A condition, such as severe sore throat, in which spasmodic attacks of suffocating pain occur.
咽痛一种出现痉挛性窒息的情况，如严重的咽部疼痛。
What is unique about the Swiss clock is that it shoots the atoms in a continuous beam rather than a spasmodic one.
瑞士原子钟别树一帜的地方在于，它将原子发射到连续的电磁波上，而不是不持续的。
Acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves.
一条或多条神经上的剧烈，间歇性疼痛。
My husband's work was so spasmodic.
我丈夫的工作总是时忙时闲。