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spasmodic

/spaz-mod-ik/US // spæzˈmɒd ɪk //UK // (spæzˈmɒdɪk) //

痉挛性,痉挛,痉挛式,痉挛性的

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
    • : resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform.
    • : given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.

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Examples

  • Gruel says Pellicano is broke and nearly blind due to an eye condition called spasmodic blepharospasm.

  • He gasped a few times, then, gathering strength again, went on with that horrible spasmodic recitation.

  • A quick impulse that was somewhat spasmodic impelled her fingers to close in a sort of clutch upon his hand.

  • All at once I saw my comrade throw his hands up with a spasmodic gesture.

  • Very little of that unctuous spasmodic shouting, which used to characterise Wesleyanism, is heard in Lune-street Chapel.

  • Attempts in this direction were now not infrequent, but were necessarily spasmodic.