piecemeal

• 形容某事物是逐步完成的，或分散成零散部分进行的，常含缺乏整体规划、不系统之意。

Describes something done or happening gradually in stages, often in a disorganized or fragmented way.

1. Done gradually in stagesC1formal

   Characterized by doing something in separate, often small, parts rather than all at once.

   零散的

   • The company adopted a piecemeal approach to updating its software.
   • The reforms were introduced in a piecemeal fashion over several years.
   • A piecemeal strategy can sometimes lead to inconsistent results.

   同义词bit-by-bitfragmentarygradualincrementalpartialstepwise

   反义词completeentireoutrighttotalwholewholesale

• 逐渐地、分阶段地或一件一件地，常暗示缺乏整体规划或协调。形容动作或过程是零散地做，而不是一次性完成。

An adverb meaning 'gradually, in stages, or bit by bit,' often implying a lack of overall planning or coordination. It describes actions or processes that are done piece by piece rather than all at once.

1. Gradually or in stagesC1formal

   Done or happening in small, separate parts over a period of time, rather than all at once.

   零散地或逐步地

   • The reforms were introduced piecemeal over several years.
   • They are renovating the house piecemeal, room by room.
   • The data was analyzed piecemeal, leading to some inconsistencies.

   同义词bit by bitgraduallyin stageslittle by littlestep by stepstepwise

   反义词altogethercompletelyentirelywholly