abrupt
英 /əˈbrʌpt/ 美 /əˈbrʌpt/
- adj. 突然的；意外的Happening suddenly, often without warning.
- adj. 生硬的；唐突的Speaking or behaving briefly in a way that seems rude.
The bus came to an abrupt stop outside our house.
公交车在我们家门外突然停了下来。
Abrupt changes in government policy can create uncertainty for businesses and discourage long-term investment.
政府政策的突然变化可能给企业带来不确定性，并抑制长期投资。
搭配
an abrupt change 突然的变化an abrupt end 突然的结束an abrupt manner 生硬的态度
辨析提示
形容变化指“突然的”；形容语气或态度指“生硬的”。
词族
abruptly (adv.)、abruptness (n.)
近义 sudden、unexpected
反义 gradual
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