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.
古いエンジンが起動しようとしてパチパチと音を立てる。
R
To speak hurriedly and with difficulty, often because of anger or shock.
He sputtered in disbelief at the news.
彼はそのニュースを聞いて、信じられないという驚きから言葉を詰まらせた。
translation
バチバチと鳴る, 口ごもる
語形変化
3rd Present
sputters
Past
sputtered
Perfect
sputtered
Progressive
sputtering