单词 | suddenness |
释义 | suddensudden /ˈsʌdn/ ●●● S1 W3 adjective 1happening, coming, or done quickly or when you do not expect it: A sudden storm drenched us. There was a sudden change of plans.THESAURUSabrupt – an abrupt action or event is very sudden and unexpected: His career came to an abrupt end when he was injured. No one could explain her abrupt departure.dramatic – a dramatic change is sudden and very important: There has been a dramatic improvement in his grades this semester.sharp – a sharp increase or decrease is sudden and very big: The sharp decrease in home sales is a result of the recession.2(all) of a sudden suddenly: All of a sudden the lights went out. [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French sodain, from Latin subitaneus, from subitus sudden]—suddenness noun [uncountable] |
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