erratically
adverb uk/ɪˈræt.ɪ.kəl.i/ us/ɪˈræt̬.ɪ.kəl.i/
(动作、行为等)不规则地,不确定地,无计划地
in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected
In her study, books were arranged erratically on chairs, tables, and shelves. 在她的书房里,书不规则地摆放在椅子、桌子和书架上。
The machine is working erratically - there must be a loose connection. 这台机器运转不正常,一定是连接松动了。
See: erratic
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- She was stopped by the police for driving erratically.
- Fish affected by the bacteria usually swim erratically and die rapidly.
- The small plane seemed to be flying erratically.