突然

1. sudden; abrupt; unexpected

♦ ~死亡 sudden (or unexpected) death

♦ 听到这消息我感到~。 The news took me by surprise.

♦ 准备对付一切~事变 prepare for all eventualities (or contingencies)

2. suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly

♦ ~哭起来 burst into tears

♦ 灯~都灭了。 Suddenly the lights went out.

~袭击 surprise attack; sudden onslaught