1. 语义强度差异
-- flood:常规洪水术语(基准强度)
例:The river flood displaced 5,000 residents.
(河水泛滥导致5000居民转移)
-- deluge:灾难性洪水(强度+300%)
例:The biblical deluge submerged entire cities.
(圣经记载的大洪水淹没了整座城市)
2. 语域分布特征
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主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
A 【flood】 is overflowing water that covers land. It typically leaves damage.
A 【deluge】 is a large, heavy downpour of water that typically does not leave damage.