单词 | splutter |
释义 | splutter —splutterer, n. /splut"euhr/, v.i. 1. to talk rapidly and somewhat incoherently, as when confused, excited, or embarrassed: When pushed for an explanation, he always spluttered. 2. to make a sputtering sound, or emit particles of something explosively, as water dropped onto a hot griddle. 3. to fly or fall in particles or drops; spatter, as a liquid. v.t. 4. to utter hastily and confusedly or incoherently; sputter: Out of breath, she spluttered a poor excuse for her lateness. 5. to spatter (a liquid, small particles, etc.). 6. to bespatter (someone or something). n. 7. spluttering utterance or talk; noise or fuss. 8. a sputtering or spattering, as of liquid. [1670-80; b. SPLASH and SPUTTER] |
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