abrupt
[ə'brʌpt] adjective
SUDDEN 突然的
ADVANCED
■describes something that is sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant 突然的；意外的•an abrupt change/movement突变／突发的动作 •Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room.乔治突然冲进房间里，我们的谈话戛然而止。 •The road ended in an abrupt (= sudden and very steep) slope down to the sea.道路沿一个险峭陡坡俯冲到海边，就到了尽头。
[ə'brʌpt] adjective
UNFRIENDLY 不友好的
■using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly （言语）生硬的，鲁莽的，唐突的•an abrupt manner /reply唐突的举止／生硬的回答 •He is sometimes very abrupt with clients.他有时对待客户非常粗鲁。 |