spasmodic

英 [spæzˈmɒdɪk]

美 [spæzˈmɑːdɪk]

adj. 一阵阵的; 阵发性的; 断断续续的; 痉挛(性)的

GRE IELTS TEM8 医学

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

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 间歇的;一阵阵的
Something that isspasmodichappens suddenly, for short periods of time, and at irregular intervals.
1. 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。
2. My husband's work was so spasmodic.
  我丈夫的工作总是时忙时闲。

英英释义

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

双语例句

Spasmodic bouts of exercise are not very beneficial.
一曝十寒的运动不会有多大好处。
A spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing.
喉咙发出的一种间歇性反射，好象在吞咽东西。
He appeared to be in a spasmodic sort of hurry.
他那副样子好象非常匆促似的。
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。
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。
She heard her own breath pass from loud evenness to spasmodic sobbing but her eyes were dry and burning as though there would never be tears in them again.
她听见她自己的呼吸声从均匀响亮转为痉挛性的抽泣，但她的眼睛是干枯而火辣辣的，仿佛它们再也不会流泪了。
Her head twitched violently, more quickly than usual, and her hand gave that queer spasmodic gesture.
她的头抽搐得厉害，比平常还快，她的手做着那种奇怪的一抽一抽的姿势。
The bridegroom took a step forward, with the spasmodic uncertainty of one who cannot believe that he is awake.
这时新郎向前走了一步，几乎不敢相信自己是醒着的。
My husband's work was so spasmodic.
我丈夫的工作总是时忙时闲。
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。