suddenly
英 /ˈsʌdənli/ 美 /ˈsʌdənli/
- adv. 突然；忽然Quickly and unexpectedly, with little or no warning.
The lights suddenly went out while we were cooking.
我们做饭时，灯突然灭了。
When demand suddenly increases, public transport systems may struggle to provide enough services for passengers.
当需求突然增加时，公共交通系统可能难以为乘客提供足够的班次。
搭配
suddenly appear 突然出现suddenly realise 突然意识到stop suddenly 突然停下
辨析提示
可置于句首或动词前；强调变化突然、事先无预兆。
词族
sudden (adj.)、suddenness (n.)
近义 abruptly
反义 gradually
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