| 单词 | abrupt |
| 释义 | abrupt (əbrʌpt ) 1. adjective An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant. Rosie's idyllic world came to an abrupt end when her parents' marriage broke up. The recession brought an abrupt halt to this happiness. His abrupt departure is bound to raise questions. Synonyms: sudden, unexpected, hurried, rapid abruptly adverb [ADVERB with verb] He stopped abruptly and looked my way. Synonyms: suddenly, short, unexpectedly, all of a sudden 2. adjective Someone who is abrupt speaks in a rather rude, unfriendly way. He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. Cross was a little taken aback by her abrupt manner. Synonyms: curt, direct, brief, sharp abruptly adverb 'Good night, then,' she said abruptly. Synonyms: curtly, bluntly, rudely, briskly abruptness uncountable noun I think Simon was hurt by your abruptness this afternoon. Synonyms: suddenness, unexpectedness, precipitateness Synonyms: curtness, sharpness, shortness, bluntness Collocations: abrupt cancellation However, the abrupt cancellation of a celebratory lunch and signing of a joint statement was a setback for the president. Times, Sunday Times The distributor refunded up to $1 million of advances to 65 exhibitors due to abrupt cancellation of shows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The abrupt cancellation provoked intense discussion in the information security industry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Eight episodes had been produced, but the final four episodes did not air before the series' abrupt cancellation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A change of government can lead to abrupt cancellations. The Times Literary Supplement What has brought about this abrupt change? Times, Sunday Times (2009) In his mid-twenties he decided on an abrupt change. Times, Sunday Times (2015) She had been ready with a quick retort but the words died on her lips, her manner underwent an abrupt change. NOBLE BEGINNNINGS (2002) An alleged sharp decline in the quality of golf tuition after the abrupt departure of experienced coaches. Times, Sunday Times (2016) His abrupt departure has slammed on the brakes and set off the car alarms. Times, Sunday Times (2010) His abrupt departure will perhaps be a merciful release. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Suddenly the Austrian's abrupt departure from the Sector seemed to put him under a cloud. T2©: RISING STORM (2004) Leicester fans had arrived expecting to see an embarrassing goal drought finally brought to an abrupt end. The Sun (2016) This came to an abrupt end amid the tragic religious upheaval of the 16th century. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They test the sophistication of Stone Age technology and set out to discover why this ancient society came to an abrupt end. Times, Sunday Times (2017) War brought an abrupt end to this life of leisure. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Though lyrical, it can also be blunt - witness the abrupt ending, which has the feeling of a book being slammed shut. Times, Sunday Times After that abrupt ending, the big question was - would you prefer a fight to end with one punch too few or one punch too many? The Sun It was such an abrupt ending. Times,Sunday Times There's also a clumsy last-minute plot twist before the rather abrupt ending. Times, Sunday Times The abrupt ending of that performance came weeks after she had dropped out of two other shows. Times, Sunday Times The open door and housekeeping cart brought us to an abrupt halt. Times, Sunday Times (2014) That ride came to abrupt halt last season. Times, Sunday Times (2014) And that could bring the spluttering economy to an abrupt halt. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The building was deserted, but the sight I beheld brought me to an abrupt halt. THE SCHEME FOR FULL EMPLOYMENT (2003) Retirement is likely to move from an abrupt halt at a fixed age to a more gradual withdrawal, with the abolition of compulsory retirement ages. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If while searching for your ball you note an abrupt increase in humidity and hear parrots, you have officially strayed out of bounds. Times, Sunday Times The older carburettor has an abrupt increase in the diameter of the barrel (visible), with the jet at the top of the larger barrel section. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Abrupt increases in dance intensity or sudden changes in dance choreography do not allow the body to adapt to the new stresses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Oh how the bouncing came to an abrupt stop. The Sun This upturn in borrowing activity could be bought to an abrupt stop as tough new rules make these loans harder to obtain. Times, Sunday Times We were going at quite a speed when the ambulance came to an abrupt stop. Times, Sunday Times But it came to an abrupt stop when the marriage crumbled in the early 1960s. Times, Sunday Times The ride then spins round the other way a couple times and comes to an abrupt stop. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead, the abrupt termination suggests death itself, and there's nothing twee about that. Times, Sunday Times The army said it had apologised to the men for the distress caused by an abrupt termination message advising them to 'start planning your resettlement'. Times, Sunday Times And, of course, they are aiming for terror: for the abrupt termination of ordinary life and for the pervasive fear that it may never return. Times, Sunday Times This abrupt termination helped to break down his health. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, during this period of dramatic and often abrupt transition, simply being relaxed enough to savour these good times can require discipline. Times, Sunday Times In some newly diagnosed patients, an abrupt transition from relatively normal-appearing diaphyses to uncalcified metaphyses appears suggesting an abrupt metabolic change has occurred. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It consists of an abrupt transition between necrotic cells and preserved cells. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These voices add vivid detail, but make for abrupt transitions and some repetition. Times, Sunday Times Ungainly shapes or abrupt transitions were frowned on as being flawed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The shares took an abrupt turn upwards after some good seismic data and then came back to where they were after an entirely predictable fundraising. Times, Sunday Times Yet in the next sentence matters take an abrupt turn for the worse. Times, Sunday Times The development section opens with an abrupt turn into a new tonal area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Shortly after this, the cyclone made an abrupt turn and started to move towards the east instead of moving towards the south. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During roll out the right tire was hit and exploded causing the plane to make an abrupt turn right into the surf and deeper water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More borrowers could be thrown into difficulties by the abrupt withdrawal of credit. Times, Sunday Times The financial shock, coupled with the abrupt withdrawal of mortgage finance, was big enough to give us a rapid correction. Times, Sunday Times Various explanations for his abrupt withdrawal have been offered. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This medication may cause withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt withdrawal or rapid tapering, which in some cases have been known to cause seizures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Therefore, abrupt withdrawal of pindolol may be followed by an exacerbation of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including thyroid storm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 突然 Japanese: 不意の |
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