小船突突地沿江而下。

The boat chugged down the river.

汽车挂了一挡，突突地缓缓前进。

The car stuttered along in first gear.

“你叫什么名字？”他唐突地问道。

'What's your name?' he asked brusquely.

巡警的车子停了下来，可顶灯还在闪着，马达也在突突地发动。

Even after the patrol car drew to a halt, its roof light stayed on, engine left running.