No. 4,744 in Chinese
突如其来
Sudden and unexpected.
In a sentence
突如其来的风暴使整个城市陷入混乱。
The sudden storm caused chaos throughout the city.
In this sentence, "突如其来" describes the unexpected and abrupt onset of the storm.
他突如其来的一句话让大家感到惊讶。
His sudden remark surprised everyone.
Here, "突如其来" emphasizes the unforeseen nature of his comment that startled the group.
这次突如其来的危机需要我们迅速应对。
This sudden crisis requires us to respond quickly.
"突如其来" in this phrase highlights the abruptness and unpredictability of the crisis, necessitating immediate attention.
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