Floodgates
EN→ZH
What Does Floodgates Mean?
- 洪水闸门
- 水闸
- 闸门
Floodgates Pronunciation
/ˈflʌdˌɡeɪts/
Floodgates Definition
noun
Definition
A barrier that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water, especially during floods.
In ZH
一种可以打开或关闭以控制水流的障碍物，尤其是在洪水期间。
How to Use Floodgates in a Sentence
- The floodgates were opened to release excess water from the dam.
- After the heavy rain, the floodgates were closed to prevent the river from overflowing.
- They installed new floodgates to protect the city from future flooding.
- The floodgates of emotions opened when she heard the news.
- Once the floodgates are opened, it will be difficult to contain the water.