intermittent /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ adjective Learner's definition of INTERMITTENT
: starting, stopping, and starting again : not constant or steady断断续续的;间歇的 -
The patient was having intermittent pains in his side.病人胁部间歇性疼痛。
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The forecast is for intermittent rain.天气预报说有阵雨。
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There are reports of intermittent [=sporadic] fighting along the border.有报道说边境线上的战事时有发生。