splutter
v
1 (also sputter)
(a) [I, Ip] speak quickly and confusedly (from excitement, anger, etc) (因激动、 气愤等)急促而语无伦次地说话.
(b) [Tn, Tn.p]
~ sth (out) say (words) quickly, confusedly or indistinctly 急促地、 语无伦次地或含混不清地说(话)
splutter (out) a few words of apology 语无伦次地道歉.
2 [I] make a series of spitting sounds; sputter 发劈啪声; 毕剥作响
She dived into the water and came up coughing and spluttering. 她扎入水中, 浮上来时呛得连咳嗽带喷水. splutter, n spluttering sound 劈啪声; 毕剥声
The candle gave a few faint splutters and then went out. 蜡烛发出轻轻的毕剥声後就熄灭了.
Thank you so much for coming. Have a safe drive home.
谢谢你的光临。小心驾车回家。
When do you get up everyday?
每天你几点起床?
Undivided attention is another sign of respect. You may have noticed that very few people listen with complete attention. Most people half-listen, and if you ask them to repeat what you have just said, they cannot. They may appear to be listening, but i