英汉词典

1. 突然的，意外的（常指令人不快的改变或行为）
    An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.

    e.g. Rosie's idyllic world came to an abrupt end when her parents' marriage broke up...
           父母婚姻的破裂使得罗茜田园诗般美好的世界陡然画上了句号。
    e.g. The recession brought an abrupt halt to this happiness...
           经济衰退让这幸福戛然而止。