floodgate的中文翻译
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floodgate1
UK
/ˈflʌdɡeɪt/
US
/ˈflʌdɡeɪt/
泄水闸门,防洪闸门
noun
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a gate that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water on a river
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If the case is successful, it may open the floodgates to more damages claims against the industry (= start sth that will be difficult to stop).
如果这个案件胜诉,更多针对这个工业的损害索赔将如开闸的洪水一样