intermittent
断断续续的
definition
adjective
intermittent rain
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
translation of 'intermittent'
adjective
断断续续的
example
Last year, the bollard hit the news again when it was plagued by 'intermittent' mechanical problems and a new motor was fitted.
The pain can vary in occurrence and be mild and 'intermittent' , or more pronounced and steady.
Power, water and other essential services are 'intermittent' at best.
The weather was typically hot, although there was a threat of 'intermittent' rain throughout the day.
I had 'intermittent' hot and cold flushes, uncontrollable shivers and shakes and a burning sore throat.
The men try to feed their families by finding 'intermittent' work as labourers.
His sleep was fitful and 'intermittent' , and he soon rose from bed to go and see his son.
Not even 'intermittent' rain, lack of sponsorship, or a faulty sound system could stop the fun had by all.
Today we've had 'intermittent' heavy showers, complete with a rainbow.
Two weeks later, five rangers ascended the west face in 'intermittent' rain and snow.
I don't care if rain is patchy or scattered or 'intermittent' or coming in from an easterly direction.
Despite heavy, continuous rain and 'intermittent' patches of fog, it would take an earthquake to stop us!
Despite the 'intermittent' downpours, the punters stumped up in healthy numbers.
The air-conditioning system makes an 'intermittent' but very loud noise when the engine is turned off.
It is often accompanied by 'intermittent' periods of stiffness that is related to muscle guarding.
As the symptoms are 'intermittent' , and only occur in cold conditions, it is rare for the clinician to witness an attack.
Watching 'intermittent' flashes of light floating randomly through the air is a spectacular sight.
The sound can be of any pitch or type, continuous or 'intermittent' .
She was also warned last weekend about 'intermittent' disruptions this week.
We've had 'intermittent' contact throughout and I did see him over the summer.
You may have experienced 'intermittence' and/or slowness while accessing the SSO.
If the 'intermittency' we see now continues, we're going to lose this fish.
Wind power has to be considered relative to the overall variability of demand and the 'intermittency' of other power generators.
When is 'intermittence' a feature of the technology itself, and when is it an aspect of user practices?
It has always had a habit of 'intermittently' refusing to play discs for no apparent reason, but it is now rejecting more discs than it is willing to play.
A run like this, without favourable 'intermittences' , is extremely rare but always possible.
To get around the problem of the 'intermittency' in solar power, solar arrays could be placed where the sun shines 24 hours a day - in space.
The range of techniques described apply to circuit discontinuities ( 'intermittences' ) of durations ranging from approximately 10 nanoseconds to several seconds.
In studying women's earnings, it is crucial to consider the aspect of interruption or 'intermittence' of the work experience commonly observed for women.
There is something bleeping 'intermittently' somewhere in my house.
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