flood tide

• Прилив, или, в переносном смысле, пик или высшая точка чего-либо, например, изобилие или максимальная интенсивность ситуации или эмоции.

A rising tide, or figuratively, a peak or high point of something, such as an abundance or maximum intensity of a situation or emotion.

1. Rising tideB2formal

   The rising or incoming tide, when the water level increases.

   Прилив

   • The flood tide brought the water up to the seawall.
   • We launched the boat just as the flood tide began.
   • The flood tide is expected at 6 PM today.

2. Peak or surgeC1formal

   A period of maximum activity, intensity, or abundance.

   Пик или прилив

   • The flood tide of tourists arrives in July.
   • The company experienced a flood tide of orders after the advertisement.
   • The flood tide of public opinion turned against the policy.