"sputters" in Chinese (Simplified)
劈啪作响断断续续地发出声音
Definition
“Sputters” 指反复发出短促的噼啪声，常指如引擎等运转不顺畅时发出的声音。也可指说话结结巴巴，含糊不清。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于描述机器（尤其是发动机）、火焰或结结巴巴的说话。常常表示某物快要停了，或人心慌难以表达。不要和“stutters”（结巴，说话断断续续）混淆。常见搭配有：the car sputters, the flame sputters, she sputters an answer。
Examples
The old car sputters on cold mornings.
这辆老车在寒冷的早晨会**劈啪作响**。
The candle flame sputters in the wind.
蜡烛的火焰在风中**劈啪作响**。
He sputters when he tries to speak quickly.
他说话快时会**断断续续**。
My coffee machine sputters before turning off.
我的咖啡机在关掉前会**劈啪作响**。
She sputters an answer when she's surprised.
她惊讶时会**语无伦次地回答**。
The radio sputters and goes silent during storms.
收音机在暴风雨时会**断断续续**，最后无声。