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sputter

/ˈspʌtər/ American
  • v. 发劈啪声, 结结巴巴地讲
  • n. 劈啪声, 喷溅声
Definition
  • v. to make quick popping sounds or speak in a confused, broken way
  • n. a series of short explosive popping sounds
Example
The old engine began to sputter before it finally stopped.
那台旧发动机在彻底停下之前开始突突作响。