| 单词 | torrent |
| 释义 | torrent (tɒrənt , US tɔːr- ) Word forms: torrents 1. countable noun A torrent is a lot of water falling or flowing rapidly or violently. Torrents of water gushed into the reservoir. [+ of] The rain came down in torrents, and we could see nothing. The trip involved crossing a raging torrent. Synonyms: downpour, flood, shower, deluge 2. countable noun A torrent of abuse or questions is a lot of abuse or questions directed continuously at someone. He turned round and directed a torrent of abuse at me. [+ of] ...a £45,000 offer which prompted a torrent of criticism in the media. Synonyms: outburst, stream, barrage, hail Collocations: torrent of criticism His action unleashed a torrent of criticism. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He was shaken to face a torrent of criticism from Africans, including other leaders. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I can't imagine any other broadcasting organisation that would allow a live two-hour torrent of criticism to remain on air. Times, Sunday Times (2012) At 1.30pm 'a massive torrent of water' struck the complex. Times, Sunday Times It was a raging torrent of water. The Sun Of course, with only one coin between us, we had to huddle in there together, sharing the torrent of water. Times, Sunday Times They finished the trial with seconds to spare after they were knocked off their positions by a torrent of water. The Sun The torrent of water swept trucks out to sea and destroyed telephone lines, roads and eight bridges, according to officials and witnesses. Globe and Mail A tiny mouth hovers high on the blacked-out stage as a torrent of words pour out. Times, Sunday Times I found her the opposite: open and engulfing me in an immediate torrent of words. Times, Sunday Times And so the mighty torrent of words finally dries up. Times, Sunday Times There's a moment when the pace of events slows, the phone goes quiet, the torrent of words dries up. Times, Sunday Times The internet has unleashed a torrent of angry rebellion against the country 's media and academic Establishment. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They arrived in minutes as the intruder unleashed a torrent of abuse. The Sun (2011) His action unleashed a torrent of criticism. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They unleashed a torrent of abuse at the former Gunners defender. The Sun (2012) Translations: Chinese: 急流 Japanese: 激流 |
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