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flood

UK/flʌd/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLA2

Definitions

v.

To overflow with water; to overwhelm with a large amount of something

淹没,泛滥;大量涌入

n.

A large overflow of water covering normally dry land; an overwhelming quantity of something

洪水,水灾;大量,涌入

Root Breakdown

Native English
floodother
=flood

Common Collocations

  • 1.flood the market充斥市场
  • 2.flash flood山洪爆发

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Heavy rainfall caused the river to flood the surrounding towns.

  • 2.

    The market was flooded with cheap imports that disrupted local businesses.

  • 3.

    Memories of childhood began to flood back as she visited her hometown.

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