abrupt
形容词:
- 突然的,意外的
- 陡峭的,陡直的
- 唐突的,粗鲁的
名词:
- 突变,突然变化
词义辨析:
1. “abrupt”与“sudden”都表示突然发生的,但“abrupt”更强调突变的程度。
2. “abrupt”与“sharp”都表示突然的,但“sharp”更常用于形容转变的方向或程度。
词汇扩充:
1. abruptly (副词):突然地,意外地
2. abruptness (名词):突然,突变
近义词:
1. sudden:突然的
2. unexpected:意外的
3. hasty:匆忙的
4. brisk:急速的
反义词:
1. gradual:渐进的
2. gentle:温和的
3. smooth:平稳的
柯林斯词典:
1. adj. If you describe an action, event, or change as abrupt, you think it was very sudden and unexpected, often in a way which is unpleasant.
2. adj. An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
3. adj. An abrupt person speaks in a rather rude, unfriendly way.
4. n. An abrupt slope or bend is very steep and sudden.
牛津词典:
1. adj. Sudden and unexpected.
2. adj. Brief to the point of rudeness; curt.
3. adj. (of a style of speaking or writing) not flowing smoothly; disjointed.
4. adj. Steep; precipitous.
5. n. A steep or sudden descent or slope.
用法:
1. The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm went off.
会议在火警响起时突然结束了。
2. He has a rather abrupt manner, which can be off-putting.
他的态度相当唐突,让人讨厌。
3. The car came to an abrupt halt.
汽车突然停下来。
4. She spoke in an abrupt manner, leaving no room for further discussion.
她以一种唐突的方式讲话,不给进一步讨论的余地。
5. Be careful when you walk on the abrupt path.
走在陡峭的小路上要小心。
6. The abruptness of the change caught everyone by surprise.
这个突然的变化让每个人都感到惊讶。
7. The abrupt shift in tone in his writing is quite noticeable.
他作品中语调的突变相当明显。
8. The road ahead took an abrupt turn to the left.
前面的道路突然向左拐弯。
9. The abrupt drop in temperature was unexpected.
气温的陡降出人意料。
10. The abrupt ending of the movie left the audience stunned.
电影的突然结束让观众目瞪口呆。
例句:
- The abrupt change in weather surprised us all. (突变)
- His abrupt departure left us puzzled. (突然的)
- Don't be so abrupt with your colleagues. (唐突的)
- The car came to an abrupt stop. (陡峭的)
- The abruptness of his decision shocked everyone. (突变)
- I found her abrupt manner quite off-putting. (唐突的)
- The path takes an abrupt turn to the right. (陡峭的)
- The abrupt drop in temperature was unexpected. (突然的)
- He ended the conversation with an abrupt "Goodbye". (唐突的)
- The abrupt ending of the movie left the audience shocked. (突然的)
- She resigned from her job in an abrupt manner. (唐突的)
- The abrupt slope of the hill made climbing difficult. (陡峭的)
- His abrupt dismissal from the team surprised everyone. (突然的)
- He paused for a moment before answering in an abrupt tone. (唐突的)
- The abrupt change in his behavior was concerning. (突然的)
- She made an abrupt decision to quit her job. (突然的)
- The abruptness of the cliff made it dangerous to approach. (陡峭的)
- He has a reputation for being abrupt and direct. (唐突的)
- The abrupt shift in tone confused the readers. (突变)
- The abrupt halt of the train caused some passengers to stumble. (突然的)
- The abrupt change in policy angered many people. (突变)