Fitful



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.一阵阵的, 不安的
• ［英］ adj. 一阵阵的, 不安的 ( restless)
• ［记］ fit ( 一阵) +ful -> 一阵阵的 -> 间歇的, 不安定的
• ［例］ a fitful nigh

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 1592
• 1. obsolete characterized by fits or paroxysms
• 2. having an erratic or intermittent character ; irregular
• ? fitfully adverb
• ? fitfulness noun
• Synonyms:
  • fitful, spasmodic, convulsive mean lacking steadiness or regularity in movement. fitful implies intermittence, a succession of starts and stops or risings and fallings <fitful sleep>. spasmodic adds to fitful the implication of rapid or violent activity alternating with inactivity<spasmodic growth>. convulsive suggests the breaking of regularity or quiet by uncontrolled movement<convulsive shocks>.

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