Splutters Meaning in English
word · lemma: splutter
释义
To speak in a quick, confused, or unclear way often because of surprise or confusion, or to make short, sharp noises like those of something failing to start smoothly.
用法与细微差别
Mostly informal. Common with engines, fires, or when someone tries to speak under stress. 'Splutter' can describe both speech and mechanical noises. Use for sudden, confused speech or irregular, sputtering sounds. Don't confuse with 'stutter', which mainly refers to speech impediments.
例句
The boy splutters when he tries to answer quickly.
basic
The car engine splutters before it starts.
basic
He splutters with laughter at the joke.
basic
"W-what do you mean?" she splutters, completely shocked.
natural
The candle splutters and goes out in the wind.
natural
He splutters as he tries to explain why he was late.
natural