这片干旱地区已经连续数月没有降雨，土地变得极度干燥。

The ___torrid region hasn't seen rain for months, leaving the land extremely dry.

那家公司经历了一段充满挑战的艰难时期。

The company went through a ___torrid period with many challenges.

他们的热恋持续了整个夏天。

Their ___torrid romance lasted all summer.