sporadic

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Definitions

adj.

Occurring irregularly and infrequently; scattered and unpredictable.

零星的,偶发的,不规律的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sporroot
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adstem
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=sporadic

Common Collocations

  • 1.sporadic violence零星暴力事件
  • 2.sporadic outbreaks零星爆发
  • 3.sporadic attacks零星袭击
  • 4.sporadic rainfall零星降雨

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Sporadic gunfire was heard throughout the night in the conflict zone.

  • 2.

    Her attendance at meetings has been sporadic, which concerns the manager.

  • 3.

    The region experienced sporadic outbreaks of the disease over several decades.

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