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GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
n a sudden forceful flow
n the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow

中文翻译

n. 泛滥, 洪水, 大雨, 大量, 一阵

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记忆技巧

spate 本身是一个独立的词,未包含明显的词根或词缀。但它与“spate”的含义“突然的洪水或大量涌现”相关联,可以联想到“spare”(节省)和“spurt”(喷出),共同表达了突然性或大量的概念。

例句

1. A spate of rain caused the river to overflow.
一阵大雨导致河水泛滥。
2. There has been a spate of robberies in our neighborhood recently.
最近我们社区发生了一连串的抢劫事件。
3. The company reported a spate of new customers after the advertisement aired.
在广告播出后,公司报告了大量新客户。

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