floodgate

floodgate 的音标是["fluːdgeɪt]，基本翻译是“水闸；洪水闸门”，速记技巧可以是“flood（洪水）+ gate（门）”=洪水之门。

floodgate的英文词源是“flood”（洪水）和“gate”（闸门）。它指的是阻止洪水泛滥的闸门。floodgate在英语中通常用作名词，用于描述阻止水或其他液体流动的装置。

变化形式：复数形式为floodgates，形容词形式为floodgate-like。

相关单词：

1. floodlight - 泛光灯，用于照亮远距离的物体，与floodgate有相似的用途。

2. floodmark - 洪水的标记，用于指示水位的上升。

3. inundate - 淹没，形容水或其他液体淹没了某物，与floodgate有相似的含义。

4. overflow - 溢出，形容液体或能量超过其容器的容量而流出。

5. deluge - 大洪水的泛滥，形容大规模的洪水或大量的事物涌入。

6. surge - 汹涌，形容水或其他液体激荡或涌动的状态。

7. inundation - 洪水泛滥，形容大规模的洪水灾害。

8. barrier-floodgate - 堰堤闸门，用于阻挡水流的水工设施。

9. sluicegate - 溢流闸门，用于控制水流量的闸门。

10. weir - 堰堤，用于阻挡水流的水工设施，有时也被称为floodgate。

floodgate

常用短语：

1. open floodgate - 打开闸门，比喻大量接受或表达（情感、意见等）

例句：The company"s decision to open floodgates to overseas investment has sparked widespread debate.

2. floodgate effect - 洪水般的影响，比喻大规模的影响或效果

例句：The new policy has had a floodgate effect on entrepreneurship in the region.

3. dam the floodgate - 阻止大规模行动或言论的爆发，比喻抑制或控制（情感、意见等）的释放

例句：The government is trying to dam the floodgate of public criticism by limiting the availability of information.

英文小作文：

Floodgates of Change

In today"s fast-paced world, change is a constant. Whether it"s a new technology, a shift in industry trends, or a societal movement, the floodgates of change seem to be constantly opening.

Just like a river that gushes forth after a heavy rain, change can be overwhelming and exciting at the same time. It can bring opportunities and challenges that we have never seen before. But like a river that needs to be managed to avoid disasters, we also need to be wise in navigating through the changes that come our way.

Sometimes, we need to open our floodgates and let go of what no longer serves us. This could be a relationship that is no longer healthy, a job that no longer fulfills us, or a lifestyle that no longer aligns with our values. By doing so, we free ourselves up to embrace new opportunities and experiences that will help us grow and evolve.

On the other hand, we also need to be mindful of not opening the floodgates too quickly or too recklessly. Change can be overwhelming and we need to be intentional about it, making sure we are making wise decisions and taking the necessary steps to ensure our success.

In the end, the floodgates of change can be both a blessing and a challenge. It"s up to us to manage them wisely and make the most out of every opportunity that comes our way.