1. | [t][i] 口吃;结结巴巴地说to have difficulty speaking because you cannot stop yourself from repeating the first sound of some words several times |
‘W-w-what?’ he stuttered. “什…什…什么?”他结结巴巴地说。 | |
I managed to stutter a reply. 我结结巴巴,好不容易应了一句。 |
2. | [i] 突突地吃力行驶(或艰难启动、艰难运转)to move or start with difficulty, making short sharp noises or movements |
The car stuttered along in first gear. 汽车挂了一挡,突突地缓缓前进。 |