torrid

1. ADJ Torrid weather is extremely hot and dry. 炎热干燥的[文学性] [usu ADJ n]

...the torrid heat of a Arizona summer. ...亚利桑那夏日的炎热干燥。

2. ADJ A torrid relationship or incident involves very strong emotions connected with love and sex. 激情的[usu ADJ n]

She began a torrid love affair with a theatrical designer. 她与一位舞台设计师开始了一段激情的风流韵事。