flood

UK
/flʌd/
US
/flʌd/

Übersetzungen

floodsubstantiv
floods
Pl.
UK
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US
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The spring flood caused the river to overflow its banks.
Весенний паводок вызвал разлив реки за её берега.
The town was severely affected by the flood.
Город сильно пострадал от наводнения.
The ancient texts describe a great flood that covered the earth.
Древние тексты описывают великий потоп, который покрыл землю.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
floodverb
flooded
Präteritum
flooded
Partizip Perfekt
flooding
Gerundium
UK
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US
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Heavy rains can flood the streets in a matter of minutes.
Сильные дожди могут наводнить улицы за считанные минуты.
The river will flood the nearby fields if the rain continues.
Река затопит близлежащие поля, если дождь продолжится.
floodadjektiv
UK
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US
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Used attributively before a noun to describe things designed for or relating to floods.

Definitionen

floodsubstantiv
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
The flood caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in the area.
A large amount or number of something that arrives or appears suddenly and in overwhelming quantities.
The company received a flood of applications after announcing the job opening.
The rising stage of the tide.
The boat left the harbor on the flood to take advantage of the current.
An intense broad-beamed artificial light; a floodlight.
They positioned two floods to illuminate the set for the night shoot.
floodverb
To cover or submerge with water, especially in a way that causes damage.
The heavy rains caused the river to overflow and flood the nearby fields.
To fill or become filled to overflowing.
The inbox began to flood with emails after the announcement was made.
To arrive in overwhelming numbers or quantity.
Fans began to flood into the stadium hours before the concert started.
To overwhelm with a large amount of something.
The market was flooded with cheap imports, affecting local businesses.
floodadjektiv
Designed for use in, providing protection from, or relating to floods or flooding.
The town installed new flood barriers to protect low-lying areas.