spasmodic
英 [spæz'mɒdɪk]
美[spæz'mɑdɪk]
- adj. 痉挛的，痉挛性的；间歇性的
英英释意
- 1. affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm;
- "convulsive motions"
- "his body made a spasmodic jerk"
- "spastic movements"
- 2. occurring in spells and often abruptly;
- "fitful bursts of energy"
- "spasmodic rifle fire"