by/in ˌfits and ˈstartsfrequently starting and stopping again; not continuously间歇地；一阵一阵地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。by/in fits and starts一阵阵地;忽冷忽热地;不规则地：The naughty boy studied only by fits and starts，this made his parents much worried. 那个淘气男孩对学习忽冷忽热，这使他的父母很忧虑。 |