sputter

A noun referring to a series of explosive spattering or spitting noises, or to an utterance made with such spitting sounds, often as a result of rage or strong emotion.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее серию взрывных трескучих или шипящих звуков, или высказывание, произнесённое с такими шипящими звуками, часто в результате гнева или сильных эмоций.esSustantivo que denota una serie de sonidos explosivos, crepitantes o siseantes, o un discurso pronunciado con tales sonidos siseantes, a menudo debido a la ira o emociones fuertes.frNom désignant une série de crépitements ou de sifflements explosifs, ou une parole prononcée avec de tels bruits sifflants, souvent sous l'effet de la colère ou d'une forte émotion.deSubstantiv, das eine Reihe von explosionsartigen knallenden oder zischenden Geräuschen bezeichnet, oder eine mit solchen zischenden Lauten hervorgebrachte Äußerung, oft aus Wut oder starken Emotionen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma série de sons explosivos, crepitantes ou sibilantes, ou um enunciado proferido com esses sons, frequentemente devido a raiva ou emoções intensas. Também pode se referir à ação de falar de forma confusa ou explosiva.zh名词，指一连串爆发性的噼啪声或嘶嘶声，也指伴随这种嘶嘶声说出的话，常因愤怒或强烈情绪而发出。arاسم يشير إلى سلسلة من الأصوات المتفجرة الفرقعة أو الأزيز، أو إلى كلام يُنطق بهذه الأصوات، وغالبًا ما يكون نتيجة الغضب أو الانفعال الشديد. كما قد يشير إلى صوت البصق أو التلعثم.

1. Explosive spattering noise B2 formal

   A short, explosive sound made by something spattering or sputtering, like a small engine or a frying pan.

   • The engine gave a final sputter before dying.
   • The bacon cooked with a loud sputter in the pan.
   • A sputter of sparks came from the faulty wire.

   ruТрескesChisporroteofrCrépitementdePrasselnptCrepitaçãozh噼啪声arطقطقة انفجارية

   Синонимы: cracklespatterspatteringspluttersputtering

2. Utterance with spitting sounds B2 formal

   A way of speaking that involves short, explosive, or spitting sounds, often due to anger, excitement, or a speech impediment.

   • His reply was a furious sputter of half-formed words.
   • She let out a sputter of protest before being interrupted.
   • The old man's sputter was barely understandable.

   ruБормотание с брызгамиesHabla entrecortadafrÉmission de sons en crachantdeZischen mit SpucklautenptFala com sons explosivos e salivadoszh喷沫说话arكلام ممزوج بالبصق

   Синонимы: splutter

• sputters plural form
• sputters' possessive plural form
• sputter's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the act of speaking in a confused or indistinct way, or making a series of soft explosive sounds, often due to a mechanical issue.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания невнятной или сбивчивой речи, или издавания серии глухих взрывных звуков, часто из-за механической неисправности.esVerbo que describe hablar de manera confusa o entrecortada, o emitir una serie de sonidos explosivos apagados, a menudo debido a una falla mecánica.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire une parole confuse ou hésitante, ou l'émission d'une série de bruits sourds et explosifs, souvent due à un dysfonctionnement mécanique.deVerb, das eine undeutliche, stockende oder stotternde Sprechweise beschreibt oder das Hervorbringen einer Reihe dumpfer, explosiver Geräusche, oft aufgrund eines mechanischen Defekts.ptVerbo usado para descrever fala confusa ou hesitante, ou a emissão de uma série de sons explosivos surdos, muitas vezes devido a defeito mecânico.zh动词，用于描述说话含糊不清、结结巴巴，或发出连续的沉闷爆裂声，常因机械故障引起。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف الكلام غير الواضح أو المتلعثم، أو إصدار سلسلة من الأصوات الانفجارية المكتومة، غالبًا بسبب خلل ميكانيكي.

1. Make explosive sounds B2 informal

   To make a series of soft explosive sounds, often like spitting or popping.

   • The old car's engine sputtered and then died.
   • The firecracker sputtered before exploding.
   • The coffee machine sputtered as it dispensed the last cup.

   ruИздавать трескeshacer ruidos explosivos suavesfrCrépiterdeKnallende Geräusche machenptEmitir estaloszh发出噼啪声arإصدار أصوات انفجارية خفيفة

   Синонимы: cracklefizzsizzlesplutter

2. Speak in a confused or angry way B2 informal

   To speak in a confused, angry, or excited way, often with spitting sounds.

   • He sputtered an apology after being caught.
   • She sputtered with rage when she heard the news.
   • The politician sputtered out a weak defense.

   ruБормотатьesfarfullarfrbredouiller de colèredeStammelnptResmungarzh气急败坏地说arالتلعثم في الكلام

   Синонимы: gabblejabbersplutterspoutstammerstutter

3. Spit out explosively B2 informal

   To eject something, like liquid or food, from the mouth in a sudden, explosive manner.

   • The baby sputtered milk all over the bib.
   • He sputtered water after laughing while drinking.
   • She sputtered out the bitter medicine.

   ruВыплевыватьesEscupir explosivamentefrcracher de manière explosivedeAusspuckenptCuspir com forçazh喷出arقذف من الفم

   Синонимы: spewspitsplutterspurt

4. Climb awkwardly C1 informal

   To climb or move in a clumsy, scrambling manner.

   • The hikers sputtered up the rocky slope.
   • He sputtered over the fence, nearly falling.
   • The children sputtered up the tree to get the ball.

   ruКарабкатьсяesTrepar torpementefrgrimper en se débattantdeHerumkletternptSubir desajeitadamentezh笨拙地攀爬arالتسلق بتردد

   Синонимы: clamberscrambleshinshinnyskinstruggle

5. Remove atoms (scientific) C2 formal scientific

   To cause a material to undergo a process where atoms are ejected from its surface, typically by bombardment with ions.

   • The lab technician used a beam to sputter a thin layer of gold onto the sample.
   • Sputtering is a key technique in creating semiconductor devices.
   • The process can sputter atoms from the target material.

   ruРаспылять (атомы)esPulverizar (por bombardeo iónico)frpulvérisation cathodiquedeZerstäuben (Atome)ptSputtering (átomos)zh溅射arقذف الذرات

• sputtered past participle
• sputtered past simple
• sputtering present participle
• sputters third person singular