| 单词 | abrupt |
| 释义 | abrupt —abruptly, adv. —abruptness, n. /euh brupt"/, adj. 1. sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure. 2. curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc.: an abrupt reply. 3. terminating or changing suddenly: an abrupt turn in a road. 4. having many sudden changes from one subject to another; lacking in continuity or smoothness: an abrupt writing style. 5. steep; precipitous: an abrupt descent. 6. Bot. truncate (def. 4). [1575-85; < L abruptus broken off (ptp. of abrumpere), equiv. to ab- AB- + -rup- break + -tus ptp. suffix] Syn. 1, 3. quick, sharp. See sudden. 2. short, hurried, hasty, blunt. 4. discontinuous, broken, uneven. Ant. 1, 3. gradual. 2. deliberate; patient, courteous. |
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