spasmodically

🇺🇸 /spæzˈmɑːdɪkli/ 🇬🇧 /spæzˈmɒdɪkli/
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adverb
R

Occurring in sudden, brief bursts; not steady or continuous.

She laughed spasmodically at the unexpected joke.

她因这个意外的笑话断断续续地笑。

R

In a convulsive or jerky manner, as if caused by involuntary muscle contractions.

The patient's leg moved spasmodically due to the nerve damage.

由于神经损伤,病人的腿断断续续地动。

translation

adv. 间歇性地, 痉挛性地