Definition
- C1
Occurring intermittently or sporadically over a period of time.
断断续续
Their relationship has been on and off, with periods of closeness and distance.
他们的关系断断续续，时而亲密时而疏远。
The service at this restaurant is on and off; sometimes it's great, and sometimes it's terrible.
这家餐厅的服务时好时坏；有时很棒，有时很糟糕。
The internet connection has been on and off, making it difficult to concentrate on work.
网络连接断断续续，让人难以专心工作。