tidal wave

US /ˈtaɪ.dəl ˌweɪv/
UK /ˈtaɪ.dəl ˌweɪv/
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1.

海嘯, 巨浪

an unusually large sea wave produced by a submarine earthquake or volcanic eruption

:
The coastal town was devastated by a massive tidal wave.
沿海城鎮被巨大的海嘯摧毀了。
Scientists are studying the potential for future tidal waves in the region.
科學家們正在研究該地區未來發生海嘯的可能性。
2.

潮水般, 壓倒性

an overwhelming rush of something

:
There was a tidal wave of support for the new policy.
新政策得到了壓倒性的支持
The company faced a tidal wave of customer complaints.
公司面臨著潮水般的客戶投訴。