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torrid

adjective
🔊/ˈtɒrɪd/
🔊/ˈtɔːrɪd/
 [usually before noun]
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  1. full of strong emotions, especially connected with sex and love（尤指情爱）热烈的，狂热的，热情洋溢的 synonym passionate
    • a torrid love affair狂热的恋情
    Topics Feelingsc2
  2. (formal) (of a climate or country气候或国家) very hot or dry炎热而干燥的；酷热的；灼热的
    • a torrid summer酷热的夏季
  3. (British English) very difficult艰难的
    • They face a torrid time in tonight's game.他们在今晚的比赛中面临一场恶战。🔊🔊
    4. Word Originlate 16th cent.: from French torride or Latin torridus, from torrere ‘parch, scorch’.