torrent/ˋtɔrənt; ˈtɒrənt/n 1 [singular 单数] a torrent of sth a lot of something 大量的某物: +of He answered with a torrent of abuse . 他破口大骂起来。2 [C] a large amount of water moving very quickly in a particular direction〔水的〕急流﹐湍流 —torrential /təˋrɛnʃəl; təˈrenʃ$l/adj : torrential rain 倾盆大雨