torrid

adjective

/ˈtɒrɪd/

/ˈtɔːrɪd/

[usually before noun]

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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
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(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
(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。

Word Originlate 16th cent.: from French torride or Latin torridus, from torrere ‘parch, scorch’.