"fits and starts" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 断断续续

Definition

当某事是间断性地发生，而不是持续或顺畅地进行时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于形容进展、工作等时断时续的情况，略带口语成分。常见结构为 'in fits and starts'。不用于形容正常、有规律的中断。

Examples

The rain came in fits and starts all afternoon.

雨整个下午都是**断断续续地**下着。

He studies in fits and starts, not every day.

他学习总是**断断续续**的，不是每天都学。

The project moved forward in fits and starts.

项目推进得**断断续续**。

She writes her novel in fits and starts, whenever she finds the time.

她在有空时才写小说，总是**断断续续地**写。

My workout routine goes in fits and starts—some weeks I’m great, others I skip.

我的锻炼计划总是**断断续续**的——有时候很规律，有时候都不做。

The internet connection worked in fits and starts during the storm.

暴风雨期间，网络**断断续续**地工作。