English Dictionary

torrent

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈtɒɹ.ənt/

名詞

比喩的用法

A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice. / (figuratively) A large amount or stream of something.

日本語の意味

激しい流れ、水や溶岩などが急激に流れる様子 / 大量に流れ出すもの、または大多数のものが急激に現れる状態（比喩的な意味）

After the dam broke, a torrent of mud and water swept through the valley.

ダムが決壊した後、泥と水の激流が谷を襲った。

意味（1）

A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.

Rain fell on the hills in torrents.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A large amount or stream of something.

They endured a torrent of inquiries.

torrents （ plural ）