sudden
/ˈsʌdən/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2515 in the learning path
突然的；意外的
Definitions
adj. Happening quickly and unexpectedly
突然的；意外的
Example
A sudden gust blew my hat into the pond.
一阵突如其来的风把我的帽子吹进了池塘。
A sudden rise in food prices can place considerable pressure on families with low incomes.
食品价格突然上涨会给低收入家庭带来相当大的压力。
Collocations
- a sudden change
- a sudden increase
- a sudden movement
- all of a sudden
Word family
- suddenly (adv.)
- suddenness (n.)
Synonyms
- abrupt
- unexpected
Antonyms
- gradual
Usage tip
sudden是形容词；修饰动作通常用suddenly。
FAQ
- What does sudden mean?
- Happening quickly and unexpectedly
- How is sudden pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌdən/, US /ˈsʌdən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
