| 单词 | torrid |
| 释义 | torrid (once / 4346 pages) adj If you’re having a torrid romance, that means it's steamy and emotionally charged. If you’re listening to a torrid band, then you’re listening to a band that has a lot of energy. Torrid is an adjective that describes something that's extremely hot — in both the literal and the figurative senses. It also describes something that's very energetic, or something that has an extreme emotional charge — which is why people often apply torrid to love affairs. Torrid comes from the Latin word torrere, meaning “parch or scorch.” Being scorched can sometimes be exciting, but when you’re parched, you need water — and maybe a break from dating. WORD FAMILYtorrid: torrider, torridity, torridly USAGE EXAMPLESThe state does not observe daylight saving time, preferring to end those torrid summer days as quickly as possible. Washington Times(Dec 07, 2016) Matsuyama's torrid stretch began in October with a three-shot victory at the Japan Open, one of the Japan Golf Tour's major championships. Golf Digest(Nov 29, 2016) Credit growth, including local government bonds, is in the midteens, slower than the second quarter’s torrid pace but not by much. Wall Street Journal(Nov 29, 2016) 1adj characterized by intense emotion a torrid love affair Syn ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid passionate having or expressing strong emotions 2adj emotionally charged and vigorously energetic a torrid dance torrid jazz bands hot trumpets and torrid rhythms Syn hot extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm 3adj extremely hot the torrid noonday sun Syn hot used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning |
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