floodgate是什么意思？

floodgate

英[ˈflʌdgeɪt] 美[ˈflʌdˌɡet]

• n. （江河或湖泊的）防洪闸（门），（泄）水闸门；

复数：floodgates;

例句

• 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.
• The floodgate was closed to control the flow of water. 为了控制水流,防洪闸门关闭了.
• The floodgate is closed to control the flow of water. 为了控制水流，防洪闸门关闭了。

英汉词典释义

• n.
  (江河或湖泊的)防洪闸(门),(泄)水闸门
  Political changes in eastern Europe opened the floodgates to thousands of people who wished to emigrate. 东欧的政治剧变打开了移民的泄洪闸,成千上万的人急于移民他国。 The discussion sessions allow people to open the floodgates to their deepest fears. 这些讨论会使人们尽情倾诉心中的恐惧。

英英词典释义

• 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