groundswell

noun
🔊/ˈɡraʊndswel/
🔊/ˈɡraʊndswel/
[singular] (formal)
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  1. groundswell (of something) the sudden increase of a particular feeling among a group of people(群体情绪的)迅速高涨
    • a groundswell of support拥护的情绪迅速高涨
    • There was a groundswell of opinion that he should resign.要求他辞职的呼声越来越高。🔊🔊