폭우나 제방 붕괴 등으로 인해 평소 마른 땅이었던 곳이 물에 잠기는 현상
Large amounts of water that cover an area of land which is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain or rising rivers.
예문:
"The coastal town prepared for potential floods as the hurricane approached."
"Seasonal floods are necessary for the fertility of the soil in this delta."
동시에 한꺼번에 밀려드는 엄청난 양의 물건, 정보 또는 사람들의 무리
Very large numbers or amounts of things or people that arrive at the same time.
예문:
"The customer service center dealt with floods of calls after the system error."
"Floods of applications arrived at the university's admissions office this week."
어떤 장소를 물이나 빛, 감정 등으로 가득 채우거나 덮다 (3인칭 단수 현재형)
To fill or cover a place with a large amount of water, light, or a specific feeling.
예문:
"Morning sunlight floods the kitchen through the east-facing window."
"The river floods the nearby fields whenever there is a heavy storm."
시장 등에 특정 상품이나 정보가 감당하기 힘들 정도로 대량으로 유입되다 (3인칭 단수 현재형)
To arrive or be provided in such large numbers that it is difficult to deal with.
예문:
"The company floods the market with cheap electronics to drive out competitors."
"When a celebrity posts a review, traffic floods the small business's website."