torrent
/ˈtɔrənt; ?@ ˈtɔ:r-; `tɔrənt/ n
1 violently rushing stream of water, lava, etc （水、 熔岩等的）急流, 湍流: mountain torrents 山洪
torrents of rain 瓢泼大雨
rainfalling in torrents 大雨滂沱.
2 (fig 比喻) violent outburst爆发; 迸发
a torrent of abuse, insults, questions, etc 滔滔不绝的谩骂、 凌辱、 问题等.