spasmodic
US /spæzˈmɑː.dɪk/
UK /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/
形容詞
1.
痙攣的, 間歇性的
occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts
範例:
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The old engine made a few spasmodic coughs before finally starting.
舊引擎在最終啟動前發出了幾聲間歇性的咳嗽。
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His efforts were spasmodic, lacking consistent dedication.
他的努力是間歇性的，缺乏持續的奉獻精神。
2.
痙攣的, 抽搐的
relating to or characterized by spasm
範例:
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He suffered from spasmodic contractions in his leg muscles.
他的腿部肌肉出現痙攣性收縮。
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The patient experienced spasmodic pain in the abdomen.
患者腹部出現痙攣性疼痛。
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