floodgate

美 ['flʌd.ɡeɪt]

英 ['flʌd.ɡeɪt]

复数：floodgates

同义词

sluicegate,head gate,water gate,lock,weir

floodgate

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1.	防洪闸门；泄水闸门a gate that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water on a river

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。