
好词典

源自中古英语 'sodein',来自古法语 'sodain',最终源于拉丁语 'subitaneus'(意为'突然的')。
❶ 形容事情发生得非常快且出乎意料,没有提前的征兆或准备。
“There was a sudden loud noise that startled everyone.”
(突然传来一声巨响,吓了所有人一跳。)
“She felt a sudden pain in her chest and had to sit down.”
(她突然感到胸口一阵疼痛,不得不坐下来。)
all of a sudden — 表示某事发生得非常突然,完全出乎意料。
“All of a sudden, the lights went out and we were left in complete darkness.”
(突然之间,灯全灭了,我们陷入一片黑暗。)