spasmodic
UK/spæz'mɔdik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or resembling a spasm; occurring irregularly in sudden bursts
痉挛的，抽搐的；间歇性的，断断续续的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedspasmroot
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odconnector
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=spasmodic
Common Collocations
- 1.spasmodic movement痉挛性动作
- 2.spasmodic effort断断续续的努力
- 3.[spasmodic activity]间歇性活动
- 4.spasmodic pain阵发性疼痛
Example Sentences
- 1.
His spasmodic coughing kept everyone in the office distracted throughout the afternoon.
- 2.
Progress on the project was spasmodic, with bursts of activity followed by long pauses.
- 3.
The patient experienced spasmodic muscle contractions after the injury.