sputter
🇺🇸
/ˈspʌtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈspʌtə(r)/
verb
R
To emit a series of quick, small sounds, like a poorly functioning engine or fire.
The old engine sputtered as it struggled to start.
老旧的引擎在启动时发出了突突声。
R
To speak hurriedly and with difficulty, often because of anger or shock.
He sputtered in disbelief at the news.
他听到这个消息后，难以置信地结巴起来。
translation
噼啪作响, 结巴地说
词形变化
3rd Present
sputters
Past
sputtered
Perfect
sputtered
Progressive
sputtering