abrupt
abrupt
a∙brupt / əˈbrʌpt ; əˈbrʌpt /
◙adj
1. sudden and unexpected
• 突然的，出其不意的:
»anabrupt changeof plan
计划的突然改变
»come to an abrupt end / halt etc The bus came to an abrupt halt.
公共汽车突然停了下来。
2. seeming rude and unfriendly, especially because you do not waste time in friendly conversation
• 粗鲁的，生硬的:
»Sorry, I didn't mean to be so abrupt.
对不起，我不是故意这样无礼的。
♦abruptlyadv.
♦abruptnessnoun [U]
