(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.
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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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