Spate
01
突然的洪水, 突发性的泛滥
a sudden overflow of a river
Dialect
British
British
例子
The village was threatened by a spate that swept through the valley.
村庄受到一场洪水的威胁，它席卷了整个山谷。
Local authorities warned residents about the spate expected from the storm.
地方当局警告居民注意风暴可能引发的洪水。
02
一连串, 激流
a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities
例子
The region experienced a spate of heavy rainfall, leading to swollen rivers and localized flooding in low-lying areas.
该地区经历了一连串的强降雨，导致河流水位上涨和低洼地区局部洪水。
Following the announcement of the new product, there was a spate of orders flooding into the company's online store, overwhelming their fulfillment center.
在新产品宣布之后，公司的在线商店涌入了一波订单，使其履行中心不堪重负。
03
一阵, 大量
an amount or number that is considered to be large
例子
There was a spate of complaints about the new policy.
The newspaper reported a spate of accidents on the highway.
报纸报道了高速公路上一连串的事故。
