floodgate

(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。

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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。

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