| 单词 | torrid |
| 释义 | torrid —torridity, torridness, n. —torridly, adv. /tawr"id, tor"-/, adj. 1. subject to parching or burning heat, esp. of the sun, as a geographical area: the torrid sands of the Sahara. 2. oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air. 3. ardent; passionate: a torrid love story. [1580-90; < L torridus dried up, parched, equiv. to torr(ere) to parch, burn (see TORRENT, THIRST) + -idus -ID4] Syn. 1. tropical. 2. scorching, fiery. Ant. 1. arctic. 2. frigid. 3. cool. |
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