abrupt
中文来自 ECDICT
- adj.
- 突然的,唐突的,陡峭的,不连贯的
演变路径(由近及远)
- 英语
- 借自 ←拉丁语 abruptus
原始词根
原始印欧语 *Hrewp-
词源说明
First attested in 1583. Borrowed from Latin abruptus (“broken off”), perfect passive participle of abrumpō (“break off”), formed from ab (“from, away from”) + rumpō (“to break”).
释义(英文)
形容词 Adjective
- (obsolete, rare) Broken away (from restraint). [Attested only in the late 16th century.]
- Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- (obsolete) Broken off. [Attested from the early 17th century until the mid 18th century.]
- Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
动词 Verb
名词 Noun
- (poetic) Something which is abrupt; an abyss. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]