spasmodic
🇺🇸
/spæzˈmɑːdɪk/
🇬🇧
/spæzˈmɒdɪk/
adjective
R
occurring in sudden, irregular bursts
There was spasmodic fighting in the area yesterday.
昨天该地区发生了间歇性的战斗。
R
caused by involuntary muscle contractions
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing fits.
病人经历了间歇性的咳嗽发作。
translation
阵发性的, 痉挛性的