spasmodic
🇺🇸
/spæzˈmɑːdɪk/
🇬🇧
/spæzˈmɒdɪk/
adjective
R
occurring in sudden, irregular bursts
There was spasmodic fighting in the area yesterday.
昨天該地區發生了間歇性的戰鬥。
R
caused by involuntary muscle contractions
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing fits.
病人經歷了間歇性的咳嗽發作。
translation
陣發性的, 痙攣性的