containing or consisting of a series of separate parts or events 由一系列片断(或事件)组成的 an episodic narrative. 有许多片断的描述。 ■occurring occasionally and at irregular intervals 偶尔发生的;不定时的 volcanic activity is highly episodic in nature. 火山活动实际上极具偶然性。 ■(of a television or radio programme or magazine story) broadcast or published as a series of instalments (电视节目,广播节目)分期播出的;(杂志上的小说)连载的