abrupt

形容词

UK/əˈbrʌpt/
US/əˈbrʌpt/

定义 abrupt 形容词

sudden

  1. 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

  1. 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.