floodgates
[f'lʌdɡeɪts]
n.
（江河或湖泊的）防洪闸（门），（泄）水闸门( floodgate的名词复数 );
例句:
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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.
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Would it not set a precedent? Would it not open the floodgates?
难道它不会成为先例吗？难道它不会引发更多类似的问题吗？
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A decision against the cigarette companies could open the floodgates to many more lawsuits.
不利于烟草公司的裁决可能引发更多的官司。
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That victory, when it came, opened the floodgates.
来自BBC
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The floodgates were opened, and mother and daughter wept.
来自Thackeray
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Through the floodgates breaks the silver rain.
来自Venus Adonis,Shakespeare