spas·mod·i·cal·ly
adverb/spæzˈmɒdɪkli/
/spæzˈmɑːdɪkli/
- suddenly for short periods of time; not regularly or continuously
一阵阵的；阵发性的；断断续续的 - Her involvement with the organization continued spasmodically for fifteen years.
她对该组织的参与持续了十五年。
- Her involvement with the organization continued spasmodically for fifteen years.
- (specialist) in a way that is caused by your muscles becoming tight in a way that you cannot control
痉挛（性）的 - His hand jerked spasmodically.
他的手痉挛地抽搐着。
- His hand jerked spasmodically.