inundation
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/ˌɪnʌnˈdeɪʃn/
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/ˌɪnʌnˈdeɪʃn/
when a lot of water floods an area that is usually dry
The town was hit by an inundation after the river overflowed.
城镇在河水泛滥后遭受了洪水侵袭。
a large amount or number of things coming at once
The store was overwhelmed by an inundation of customers during the sale.
商店在促销期间被大量顾客淹没了。