abrupt

• 形容事物发生得突然、出乎意料，或形容人的言行举止生硬、唐突、不连贯。

Describes something that is sudden, unexpected, or curt in manner.

1. Sudden and unexpectedB2formal

   Happening quickly and without warning.

   突然的

   • The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
   • There was an abrupt change in the weather.
   • His abrupt departure surprised everyone.

   同义词hastyimmediateinstantaneousprecipitatequickrapidsuddenunexpectedunforeseen

   反义词expectedgradual

2. Rude or curtB2formal

   Speaking or behaving in a way that seems unfriendly or rude because of being too quick or direct.

   唐突

   • She gave an abrupt reply and walked away.
   • His tone was abrupt and dismissive.
   • I didn't mean to sound so abrupt; I was just in a hurry.

   同义词bluntbrusquecurtdiscourteousgruffsharpshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   反义词courteousdiplomaticgenialgraciouspolitesuavetactful

3. Steep or sharpC1formal

   Describing a slope or incline that is very steep.

   陡峭

   • The path made an abrupt descent into the valley.
   • The cliff had an abrupt drop to the ocean below.
   • We had to climb an abrupt hill to reach the summit.

   同义词precipitoussheersteepvertical

   反义词easygentlegradualsloping