abrupt
形容词
UK/əˈbrʌpt/
US/əˈbrʌpt/
定义 abrupt 形容词
sudden
- C2
Occurring quickly and unexpectedly, often in an unpleasant way.
Our conversation was cut short abruptly when George suddenly barged into the room.
There was a sudden shift in her attitude towards me upon learning that I was Alan's girlfriend.
The car shuddered and came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
unfriendly
- C2
Speaking with a lack of courtesy, using very few words in a way that seems rude and unfriendly.
He can be very abrupt and rude when dealing with clients.
an abrupt manner/a curt reply
She rejected the proposal with an abrupt and cold tone.