happening only for short periods; not continuous or regular 断断续续的;一阵阵的;间歇的 a fitful night’s sleep 夜间时睡时醒 a fitful burst of energy 断断续续的能量爆发
Extra ExamplesThe wind was fitful but very strong. 风断断续续,但很大。 They had to find their way by the fitful light of the moon. 他们必须在断断续续的月光下找到路。 They spent a fitful night in the cellar. 他们在地窖里度过了一个断断续续的夜晚。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryFitful is used with these nouns:- night
- sleep