splutter

1. V-T/V-I If someone splutters, they make short sounds and have difficulty speaking clearly, for example because they are embarrassed or angry. (因尴尬或愤怒而) 结结巴巴地说; 结结巴巴地说话

"But it cannot be," he spluttered. “但那不可能，”他结结巴巴地说。

2. V-I If something splutters, it makes a series of short, sharp sounds. 发劈啪声

Suddenly the engine coughed, spluttered, and died. 突然发动机扑哧扑哧、劈啪作响，然后熄火了。