splutter /ˈsplʌtə/ TEM8 ( spluttering, spluttered, splutters )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If someone splutters, they make short sounds and have difficulty speaking clearly, for example because they are embarrassed or angry. (因尴尬或愤怒而) 结结巴巴地说; 结结巴巴地说话

  例：

  "But it cannot be," he spluttered.

  “但那不可能，”他结结巴巴地说。

• 2. 

  V-I If something splutters, it makes a series of short, sharp sounds. 发劈啪声

  例：

  Suddenly the engine coughed, spluttered, and died.

  突然发动机扑哧扑哧、劈啪作响，然后熄火了。