spasmodically

英/ spæzˈmɒdɪkli /

美/ spæzˈmɑːdɪkli /

1
He is unsteady as a newborn antelope, his arms and body shaking as muscles clench and nerves fire spasmodically.
他像一个刚出生的羚羊一样摇摇晃晃，他的手臂和身子随着肌肉的收紧而抖动，时不时地使他生气。
2
The dead marshal jerked spasmodically as the back of his head blew out, but the safety belt kept him erect in the chair.
被打死的警察后脑勺开了花，他的身体还在断断续续地抽搐，却无法挣脱安全带的束缚挺直。
3
"It's a wonderful time to be alive, " said the tri-lobed creature, its protruding feelers and antennules twitching spasmodically with anticipation.
“能活着真是件好事”这只三叶状生物说道，它突出的触角和触须因为对未来的希望而断断续续的抖动着。

Spasmodically
In medicine, a spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ such as a heart, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice. It most commonly refers to a muscle cramp which is often accompanied by a sudden burst of pain, but is usually harmless and ceases after a few minutes. There are a variety of other causes of involuntary muscle contractions, which may be more serious, depending on the cause.The word "spasm" may also refer to a temporary burst of energy, activity, emotion, Eustress, stress, or anxiety unrelated to, or as a consequence of, involuntary muscle activity.

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