episodic

• 形容事物由一个个独立片段组成，或断断续续、不规律地发生。

Describes something that occurs in separate episodes or is composed of distinct, often irregular, events or segments.

1. Divided into episodesB2formal

   Relating to writing or narration that is composed of separate, distinct episodes or sections.

   分集的

   • The novel has an episodic structure, with each chapter telling a different story.
   • The TV series is episodic, with each episode focusing on a new adventure.
   • His storytelling is highly episodic, jumping between different time periods.

   同义词sectionedsegmented

   反义词coherentcontinuousintegratedunbrokenunified

2. Occurring irregularlyB2formal

   Happening or appearing at irregular intervals, not continuously.

   偶发的

   • The patient suffers from episodic headaches that come and go.
   • Episodic rainfall is common in this desert region.
   • His visits to the city are episodic, occurring only a few times a year.

   同义词fitfulintermittentirregularoccasionalspasmodicsporadic

   反义词constantcontinuousregularsteady

3. Limited to a single eventC1formal

   Restricted in duration to a single episode or occurrence.

   偶发的

   • The disorder is characterized by episodic memory loss.
   • The treatment focuses on managing episodic symptoms.
   • Episodic events like these are rare and isolated.

   反义词chronicconstantcontinuousongoingpersistent