Something that is intermittent happens occasionally rather than continuously. 断断续续的
adjective [原级]间歇的,断断续续的
When the driver accelerated, the vacuum was insufficient to run the intermittent mode and the wipers would default to high speed. 当司机加速时,真空不足以运行间歇模式,雨刷将默认为高速。
The talks went on intermittently for three years. 会谈断断续续地进行了3年。
After three hours of intermittent rain, the game was abandoned. 雨断断续续地下了3个小时之后,比赛被取消了。
So, even under normal situations, the gene flow among the subpopulations is more of an intermittent trickle than a steady stream. 所以即使在正常条件下,这些亚物种间的基因流动也更像是一条断断续续的细流,而不是一条不停流淌的小溪。
Actual loss will depend upon the particular frequencies to which one is exposed, and whether the sound is continuous or intermittent. 实际的损失将取决于暴露的特定频率,以及声音是连续的还是间歇的。
intermittent的重要知识点
intermittent adj. stopping and starting often over a period of time, but not regularly 断续的,间歇的
The forecast calls for intermittent showers throughout the afternoon. 预报显示下午整个时段会有阵雨(断断续续的雨)。
The speaker's jokes were met with intermittent bursts of applause from the audience. 演讲者的幽默激起了观众阵阵掌声。
Ships at sea rely on the intermittent flashes of light from the lighthouse for navigation. 海上的船只依靠灯塔发出的间歇闪光来导航。