spasmodically
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/spæzˈmɑːdɪkli/
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/spæzˈmɒdɪkli/
Occurring in sudden, brief bursts; not steady or continuous.
She laughed spasmodically at the unexpected joke.
그녀는 예상치 못한 농담에 간헐적으로 웃었다.
In a convulsive or jerky manner, as if caused by involuntary muscle contractions.
The patient's leg moved spasmodically due to the nerve damage.
신경 손상으로 인해 환자의 다리가 간헐적으로 움직였다.