influx (n.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[influx 词源字典]
1620s, from French influx (1540s) or directly from Late Latin influxus "a flowing in," from past participle stem of influere "to flow in" (see influence). Originally of rivers, air, light, spiritual light, etc.; used of people from 1650s.[influx etymology, influx origin, 英语词源]