ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](变化或过程)逐渐发生的,零敲碎打的,零散的 If you describe a change or process as piecemeal, you disapprove of it because it happens gradually, usually at irregular intervals, and is probably not satisfactory. (变化或过程)逐渐发生的,零敲碎打的,零散的 [disapproval]
Instead of the government's piecemeal approach, what is needed is a radical shake-up of 16-19 education.