torrid

'tɒ:rid

GRE

s. emotionally charged and vigorously energetic
s. extremely hot

a. 晒热的, 酷热的, 炎热的

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torrid 来自拉丁语 torere，意为“烤，烧”。词根“torr-”与热有关，表示高温状态。

例句

1. The torrid sun made it hard to enjoy the beach.

炎热的阳光让人难以享受海滩。

2. She moved to a torrid climate for her job.

她为了工作搬到了一个炎热的气候地区。

3. The book described the torrid love affair between the two characters.

这本书描述了两位角色之间热烈的爱情故事。