by fits and starts

釋義

1. by / in fits and starts

   間歇地；一陣一陣地

   frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously

   Because of other commitments I can only write my book in fits and starts.由於還承擔著其他任務，我只能斷斷續續地寫書。

電影裡這樣說 · 2 部

• Fits and starts.Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
• Unlikely to be fit for the start of the season.Living2022

在完整場景裡學

• 你能原諒我嗎？2018
  • 酒吧裡被舊識搭訕：a dead giveaway（一眼就露餡的破綻）
  • 賣信要現金，求預支被拒：play the game（按圈裡的規矩來）
  • 酒吧裡被追問秘密：Spill the beans（把秘密說出來）

同一詞條的短語

• fit like a glove
• fill the bill
• answer a description
• face doesn't fit
• if the shoe fits
• fit in
• fit in
• fit out
• fit up
• fit as a fiddle
• fit for purpose
• see fit