choppy

• 形容事物不平整、不连贯或断断续续，常用于水面波浪起伏、文风不流畅或视频播放卡顿。

Describes something that is uneven, jerky, or interrupted, often used for water surfaces, writing style, or video playback.

1. Rough waterB1formal

   Describing a sea or lake with many small, rough waves.

   波涛汹涌

   • The sea was too choppy for sailing today.
   • We had a bumpy ride across the choppy lake.
   • The boat struggled through the choppy waters.

   同义词agitatedheavylumpyroughstormyturbulent

   反义词calmflatplacidsmoothstilltranquil

2. Disconnected or unevenB2informal

   Lacking smoothness or continuity; jerky or irregular.

   断断续续的

   • The video was choppy due to a poor internet connection.
   • His speech was choppy and full of pauses.
   • The movie's editing felt choppy and confusing.

   同义词brokendisconnecteddisjointederraticfalteringfragmentedirregularjerkyuneven

   反义词continuousevenflowingregularsmooth