"sputtering" in Chinese (Simplified)
劈里啪啦（声）- 断断续续地说
Definition
发出短促、不均匀或爆裂的声音，比如发动机运转不顺时。也可以指因为紧张或愤怒而断断续续地说话。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于形容发动机、机器或火焰发出断续或爆裂声，也用来形容人在紧张或愤怒时说话结结巴巴。在正式和日常环境均可用。
Examples
The old engine started sputtering on the highway.
那台老发动机在高速路上开始**劈里啪啦地响**了。
She was sputtering with anger during the argument.
她在争吵时因为生气而**断断续续地说话**。
The fire was sputtering as it began to die out.
火快要熄灭时发出**劈里啪啦的声音**。
My car kept sputtering and finally wouldn't start this morning.
我今天早上车总是**劈里啪啦地响**，最后打不着火了。
He started sputtering when he was caught lying to his boss.
他在被老板发现撒谎时，开始**结结巴巴地说话**。
The candle flame was sputtering in the wind by the window.
蜡烛的火苗在窗边的风中**劈里啪啦地闪动**。