by fits and starts

释义

1. by / in fits and starts

   间歇地；一阵一阵地

   frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously

   Because of other commitments I can only write my book in fits and starts.由于还承担着其他任务，我只能断断续续地写书。

电影里这样说 · 2 部

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

在完整场景里学

• 你能原谅我吗？2018
  • 酒吧里被旧识搭讪：a dead giveaway（一眼就露馅的破绽）
  • 卖信要现金，求预支被拒：play the game（按圈里的规矩来）
  • 酒吧里被追问秘密：Spill the beans（把秘密说出来）

同一词条的短语

• 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