每日商务英语 第114期:一阵阵地

 by fits and starts 间或，一阵阵地

 

英文释义 

To progress or grow in an irregular manner withmany pauses and renewed efforts.

 

例句 Many new technological¹ innovations are invented by fits and starts with long, tediousinterruptions and sudden discoveries that lead to promising² new developments.很多技术创新都是间或被发明出来的，要经过漫长乏味的中断期，然后才有带来有希望的新进展的突然发现。

1 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

2 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。