英语词汇“patchy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (adjective) in the sense of uneven

Definition

having or forming patches

The wall looked patchy when the paint had dried.

Synonyms

uneven

He staggered on the uneven surface of the car park.

irregular

He had bad teeth, irregular and discoloured.

variegated

variegated grey and green leaves

spotty

His attendance record was spotty.

mottled

mottled green and yellow leaves

dappled

He stood in the dappled sunlight of the forest.

Opposites

even

regular

unbroken

2 (adjective) in the sense of irregular

Definition

of uneven quality or intensity

The response to the strike call has been patchy.

Synonyms

irregular

She was suffering from an irregular heartbeat.

varying

The green table lamp flickered with varying intensity.

variable

Weather conditions are variable and change from day to day.

random

erratic

the erratic nature of our recent weather

uneven

He could hear that her breathing was uneven.

sketchy

fitful

He drifted off into a fitful sleep.

bitty

It was bitty and absolutely meaningless.

inconstant

scattershot

Opposites

constant

unbroken

unvarying

单词	patchy
释义	Trends of patchy View usage for: patchy (pætʃi) Word forms: comparative patchier, superlative patchiest 1. adjective A patchy substance or colour exists in some places but not in others, or is thick in some places and thin in others. Thick patchy fog and irresponsible driving were to blame. Bottle tans can make your legs, arms and face look a patchy orange colour. ...the brown, patchy grass. Synonyms: uneven, irregular, variegated, spotty More Synonyms of patchy 2. adjective If something is patchy, it is not completely reliable or satisfactory because it is not always good. The evidence is patchy. Transport is difficult, communications are patchy. The rest of the acting is patchy at best. More Synonyms of patchy patchy in British English (ˈpætʃɪ) adjectiveWord forms: patchier or patchiest 1. irregular in quality, occurrence, intensity, etc a patchy essay 2. having or forming patches Derived forms patchily (ˈpatchily) adverb patchiness (ˈpatchiness) noun patchy in American English (ˈpætʃi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈpatchier or ˈpatchiest 1. a. made up of or characterized by patches b. forming or like patches 2. giving the effect of patches; not consistent or uniform in quality; irregular Derived forms patchily (ˈpatchily) adverb patchiness (ˈpatchiness) noun Examples of 'patchy' in a sentence patchy The outlook for next year looks similarly patchy. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Such a formulaic approach to stock picking has a distinctly patchy record. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Since then there have been some improvements but the picture remains patchy. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Cloudy with some mist and fog and patchy rain in parts. The Sun (2010) Riots have a patchy record in this country. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Big deals remain patchy and clients continue to put pressure on firms to reduce fees. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Electricity supplies were higher than expected but still patchy. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He also had a patchy voting record. Times, Sunday Times (2009) His patchy run of form continues. The Sun (2011) Other areas look drier, although patchy rain or sleet is likely in the far southwest. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Religious worship is one theory but the evidence is patchy, especially at smaller sites. Times, Sunday Times (2015) His form was patchy as relegation to the Championship followed. The Sun (2012) Without them, the squad looks patchy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Fleetwood's patchy home form continues to hamper their attempt to stay in the top three. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Their four albums have become progressively more dramatic and eclectic, but they remain a patchy prospect live. Times, Sunday Times (2013) A patchy performance yesterday will be forgotten amid two more compelling narratives. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This week there should be some sunnier days across the north, with night frosts and patchy freezing fog. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They were two patchy performances from two teams who aspired to be the best in Europe not so long ago. Times, Sunday Times (2012) A weak front may also clip the very north by midweek, bringing patchy rain. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Sunday Rain with sunny spells in the morning, with patchy cloud and rain in the afternoon. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The evidence is so patchy that all we can say for sure is that a wet April gives no clues to the weather likely in the summer. Times, Sunday Times (2012) When you look at it, sift the evidence rather than merely recite the slogans, the evidence is patchy. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages patchy British English: patchy ADJECTIVE A patchy substance or colour exists in some places but not in others, or is thick in some places and thin in others. Thick patchy fog and irresponsible driving were to blame. American English: patchy Brazilian Portuguese: desigual Chinese: 分布不均衡的 European Spanish: desigual French: en nappes German: stellenweise auftretend Italian: non uniforme Japanese: きれぎれの Korean: > 고르지 않은두께나 색이 European Portuguese: desigual Latin American Spanish: desigual Chinese translation of 'patchy' patchy (ˈpætʃɪ) adj (= uneven) [colour, lawn, fog, rain] 不均匀(勻)的 (bù jūnyún de) [performance, progress, education] 杂(雜)凑(湊)的 (zácòu de) (= incomplete) [information, knowledge, results] 不调(調)和的 (bù tiáohé de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of uneven Definition having or forming patches The wall looked patchy when the paint had dried. Synonyms uneven He staggered on the uneven surface of the car park. irregular He had bad teeth, irregular and discoloured. variegated variegated grey and green leaves spotty His attendance record was spotty. mottled mottled green and yellow leaves dappled He stood in the dappled sunlight of the forest. Opposites even , regular , unbroken 2 (adjective) in the sense of irregular Definition of uneven quality or intensity The response to the strike call has been patchy. Synonyms irregular She was suffering from an irregular heartbeat. varying The green table lamp flickered with varying intensity. variable Weather conditions are variable and change from day to day. random erratic the erratic nature of our recent weather uneven He could hear that her breathing was uneven. sketchy fitful He drifted off into a fitful sleep. bitty It was bitty and absolutely meaningless. inconstant scattershot Opposites constant , unbroken , unvarying Additional synonyms in the sense of bitty Definition lacking unity It was bitty and absolutely meaningless. Synonyms disjointed, confused, fragmented, rambling, incomplete, jumbled, patchy, disconnected, sketchy, unconnected, incoherent, scrappy, fragmentary, fitful in the sense of dappled Definition marked with spots of a different colour He stood in the dappled sunlight of the forest. Synonyms mottled, spotted, speckled, pied, flecked, variegated, checkered, freckled, stippled, piebald, brindled in the sense of erratic Definition irregular or unpredictable the erratic nature of our recent weather Synonyms unpredictable, variable, unstable, irregular, shifting, eccentric, abnormal, inconsistent, uneven, unreliable, wayward, capricious, desultory, changeable, aberrant, fitful, inconstant Nearby words of patchy patch someone up patch things up patchwork patchy patent paternal paternity Synonyms of 'patchy' patchy Explore 'patchy' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of fitful Definition occurring in irregular spells He drifted off into a fitful sleep. Synonyms irregular, broken, disturbed, erratic, variable, flickering, unstable, uneven, fluctuating, sporadic, intermittent, impulsive, haphazard, desultory, spasmodic, inconstant in the sense of inconstant Definition variable Synonyms unreliable, variable, uncertain, volatile, unsettled, unstable, inconsistent, erratic, wavering, uneven, fluctuating, wayward, fickle, temperamental, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, changeable, vacillating, blowing hot and cold (informal), mutable, irresolute, undependable, changeful, vagarious (rare) in the sense of mottled Definition coloured with streaks or blotches of different shades mottled green and yellow leaves Synonyms blotchy, spotted, pied, streaked, marbled, flecked, variegated, chequered, speckled, freckled, dappled, tabby, stippled, piebald, brindled in the sense of spotty Definition not consistent His attendance record was spotty. Synonyms inconsistent, irregular, erratic, uneven, fluctuating, patchy, sporadic in the sense of variable Definition likely to change at any time Weather conditions are variable and change from day to day. Synonyms changeable, unstable, fluctuating, shifting, flexible, wavering, uneven, fickle, temperamental, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, protean, vacillating, fitful, mutable, inconstant, chameleonic in the sense of variegated Definition having patches or streaks of different colours variegated grey and green leaves Synonyms mottled, pied, streaked, motley, many-coloured, parti-coloured, varicoloured in the sense of varying The green table lamp flickered with varying intensity. Synonyms changing, variable, irregular, inconsistent, fluctuating
随便看	be on one's hands and knees be-on-ones-hands-and-knees be on one's high horse be-on-ones-high-horse be on one's way be-on-ones-way be on pins and needles be on skid row be on someone's back be-on-someone's-back be on someone's case be-on-someone's-case be on song be on tenterhooks be on the ball be on the boil be on the danger list be on the fiddle be on the market be on the rebound be on the receiving end be on the safe side be on the side of the angels be on the skids be on the spot

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