deluge /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/ TEM8 ( deluging, deluged, deluges )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A deluge of things is a large number of them which arrive or happen at the same time. 泛滥

  例：

  There was a deluge of requests for interviews and statements.

  对接受访谈和发表声明的要求铺天盖地地涌来。

• 2. 

  V-T If a place or person is deluged with things, a large number of them arrive or happen at the same time. 使充斥 [usu passive]

  例：

  During 1933, Papen's office was deluged with complaints.

  在1933年间，巴本的办公室接到的投诉案件层出不穷。