A: I heard that you were nearly in an accident. B: Yes, it was a close call but the car came to an abrupt stop just in time. abrupt a. 1. 突然的,意外的 2.(举止、言谈等)唐突的,鲁莽的 A: Why do you abstain from alcohol? B: I think it is better for my health. abstain vi. 1.弃权 2.(from)戒除 A: That was an absurd joke. B: Maybe, but it was still funny. absurd a. 荒谬的,荒唐的 A: There are an abundance of flies outside. B: I think that is because of the warm weather. abundance n. 大量,丰富,充足 in abundance 充足,丰富 A: Mary hangs around with Joe a lot. B: Yes, I almost mistook her as an accessory. accessory n. 1.附件,零件,配件 2.(妇女手提包之类的)装饰品 3.同谋,帮凶,包庇犯 A: He acclaimed that he was fully recovered. B: And do you think that he actually was? acclaim |