intermittent

英 [ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt]

美 [ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt]

adj.  断断续续的; 间歇的

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牛津词典

adj.

• 断断续续的；间歇的
  stopping and starting often over a period of time, but not regularly
  1. intermittent bursts of applause
     一阵阵的掌声
  2. intermittent showers
     阵雨

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 间歇的;断断续续的
  Something that isintermittenthappens occasionally rather than continuously.
  1. After three hours of intermittent rain, the game was abandoned.
     3 个小时断断续续的降雨之后,比赛取消了。

英英释义

adj

• stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  1. intermittent rain showers

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