occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts
间歇性的,一阵阵的
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spasmodic fighting continued. 战斗时断时续地进行着。
caused by, subject to, or in the nature of a spasm or spasms
痉挛的;由痉挛引起的
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a spasmodic cough. 痉挛性咳嗽。
"late 17th cent.: from modern Latin