sputter

1. V-I If something such as an engine or a flame sputters, it works or burns in an uneven way and makes a series of soft popping sounds. 發(fā)出噼裡啪啦聲

The truck sputtered and stopped. 該卡車噼啪響了響，就停下了。

The flame sputters out. 火焰噼啪噼啪地熄滅了。