(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.
期刊摘选
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.
期刊摘选
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.
期刊摘选
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。
辞典例句
"suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants"
