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floodgate

英[ˈflʌdgeɪt]
美[ˈflʌdˌɡet]
GRE

基本释义

n.
(江河或湖泊的)防洪闸(门),(泄)水闸门

词性变化

实用例句

(figurative)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) .

如果本案胜诉,就可能有更多的人向这个产业提出损害索赔,从而一发不可收拾。

牛津词典

Results show that coatings on floodgate surface keep intact after 5 years.

介绍了预处理及涂装过程,经5年使用后,漆膜完好无损.

期刊摘选

The ruling would open a floodgate for pregnant mainlanders to come to Hong Kong.

是次判决或会引发大陆孕母偷渡潮.

期刊摘选

It is the Web that has opened the floodgate of interest in the internet.

正是Web打开人们对Internet兴趣的闸门.

期刊摘选

Convenient installment: The floodgate frame is fixed through two concrete placements, facilitates reliably.

安装方便: 闸框通过二次混凝土浇注固定, 方便可靠.

期刊摘选

The floodgate was closed to control the flow of water.

为了控制水流,防洪闸门关闭了.

辞典例句

The floodgate is closed to control the flow of water.

为了控制水流,防洪闸门关闭了。

辞典例句

英英释义

Noun
  • 1. something that restrains a flood or outpouring;

    "suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants"

  • 2. regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice