1580s, in torrid zone "region of the earth between the tropics," from Medieval Latin torrida zona, from fem. of torridus "dried with heat, scorching hot," from torrere "to parch," from PIE root *ters- "to dry" (see terrain). Sense of "very hot" is first attested 1610s. Figurative sense from 1630s.
双语例句
1. She began a torrid love affair with a theatrical designer.
她和一位舞台设计师开始了一场狂热的恋情。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The minister suffered yet another torrid day of criticism.
在不绝于耳的批评声中，这位部长又挨过了难熬的一天。
来自柯林斯例句
3. a torrid love affair
狂热的恋情
来自《权威词典》
4. She was sitting on the rocks in the torrid sun.
她头顶灼热的骄阳坐在岩石上.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Seles, the victim of a death threat earlier this week, has had a torrid time during the Championships.