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flood; torrent

Noun

  1. 1

    flood; torrent

    The water in a river or stream that has suddenly risen due to a heavy rain and that is moving quickly.

    Korean definition: 비가 많이 내려서 갑자기 크게 불어난 강이나 개천의 물.

    • The flood swept away the bridge over the river.

    • In the year of the flood, fruit prices skyrocketed.

  2. 2

    flood; torrent

    (figurative) A state in which people or things pour out in large numbers at the same time.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 사람이나 사물이 한꺼번에 많이 쏟아져 나옴.

    • On the weekend, the amusement park was flooded with people.

    • The highway remained congested because of the flood of vehicles.