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猝不及防 (cù bù jí fáng)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Something happens so suddenly that one has no time to defend or prepare.

Definition (中文解释)

猝突然,出其不意。事情来得突然,来不及防备。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·纪昀《阅微草堂笔记·姑妄听之一》既不炳烛,又不扬声,猝不及防,突然相遇,是先生犯鬼,非鬼犯先生。”

Example (造句示例)

The storm arrived so quickly that everyone was caught off guard.