spasmodic

a. 间歇的,突发性的

The abnormal, spasmodic swallowing of air, especially as a symptom of hysteria.

吞气症异常的痉挛性吞气，特指歇斯底里的症状

A sudden reflexive or spasmodic muscular movement.

抽搐，痉挛突然反射或痉挛的肌肉运动