deluge
/ˈdeljuːdʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6610 in the learning path
暴雨；洪水
Definitions
n. An extremely heavy fall of rain or a severe flood.
暴雨；洪水
n. An overwhelming quantity of things arriving at once.
大量涌来的事物
v. Overwhelm someone or something with water or excessive quantities.
淹没；使应接不暇
Example
We sheltered in a café until the deluge stopped.
我们在一家咖啡馆避雨，直到暴雨停歇。
After the new housing policy was announced, local officials were deluged with questions from concerned residents.
新住房政策公布后，当地官员收到大量关切此事的居民提出的问题，应接不暇。
Collocations
- a deluge of complaints
- be deluged with requests
- a sudden deluge
Synonyms
- flood
- downpour
Usage tip
比喻大量涌来用a deluge of；动词常用be deluged with。
FAQ
- What does deluge mean?
- An extremely heavy fall of rain or a severe flood. An overwhelming quantity of things arriving at once. Overwhelm someone or something with water or excessive quantities.
- How is deluge pronounced?
- UK /ˈdeljuːdʒ/, US /ˈdeljuːdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
