2013年大学英语四级考试句中学词资料（8）

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.