rash of somethinginformalLOT/LARGE NUMBER OR AMOUNT a large number of unpleasant events, changes etc within a short time 大量的某事物〔指短时间内出现的令人不快的事件、变化等〕 SYN spate of something There’s been a rash of car thefts in the city centre. 市中心盗车案频发。
rash of something• Emergency officials worry that the region may again be hit by a rash of wildfires this fall.• Experts are not sure what is causing the recent rash of mountain lion sightings.
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