patchy

• 形容某事物在质量、出现频率或覆盖范围上不均匀；只在某些部分存在或发生，而在其他部分则没有。

Describes something that is uneven in quality, occurrence, or coverage; existing or happening in some parts but not others.

1. B2formal

   Having an irregular or uneven quality, texture, or distribution.

   不均匀的

   • The paint job was patchy, with some areas thicker than others.
   • His knowledge of the subject is patchy at best.
   • The internet connection was patchy throughout the day.

   同义词checkerederraticinconsistentirregularmottledspottyunequalunevenvariable

   反义词consistentevenregularsmoothuniform

2. Inconsistent in qualityB2informal

   Not consistent or uniform in quality or performance.

   不稳定的

   • The team's performance was patchy this season.
   • Her memory of the event is patchy.
   • The service at the restaurant was patchy.

   同义词erraticinconsistentirregularmixedspottyunequalunevenvariable

   反义词consistentconstantevenregularsteadyuniform