fitful /ˈfɪtfəl/ adjective Learner's definition of FITFUL
[more fitful; most fitful]
: not regular or steady不规律的；不稳定的；断断续续的 -
He had a few fitful hours of sleep.他时断时续地睡了几个小时。
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Several fitful attempts at negotiation have failed.断断续续的几次谈判都以失败告终。
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making slow, fitful progress取得缓慢、时断时续的进展
— fitfulness
noun [noncount]