intermittently
adverb uk/ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.li/ us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmɪt.ənt.li/
间歇地，断断续续地
in a way that does not happen regularly or continuously; in a way that stops and starts repeatedly or with periods in between
We've discussed this problem intermittently, but so far we've failed to come up with a solution. 我们断断续续地讨论过这个问题，但目前还没有找到解决方案。
Lightning flashed intermittently in an otherwise clear sky. 闪电在原本晴朗的天空中断断续续地闪现。
See: intermittent
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- Wind energy supplies power only intermittently - when the wind blows.
- The group has met intermittently for several years in an attempt to devise a long-term plan.
- In the war-torn city, electricity is available only intermittently.