episodic
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/ˌepɪˈsɑːdɪk/
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/ˌepɪˈsɒdɪk/
occurring sometimes but not regularly
The earthquakes in this region are episodic, with long periods of quiet between them.
这个地区的地震是间歇性的,它们之间有长时间的平静期。
made up of a series of separate events or stories
The novel is episodic, with each chapter telling a different story.
这部小说是分集的,每一章都讲述了一个不同的故事。