piecemeal
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/ˈpiːsmiːl/
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/ˈpiːsmiːl/
done bit by bit or in stages, not all at once or in a planned way
The company made changes piecemeal instead of creating a comprehensive plan.
公司是一点一点进行改变,而不是创建一个全面的计划。
in stages, bit by bit, and not all at once or in a planned manner
We fixed the errors piecemeal over several months.
我们花了几个月的时间逐一修复错误。