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floodgate

/ˈflʌdɡeɪt/

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noun

Шлюз, водоспуск

An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.

Examples :

"The floodgate at the dam was opened, releasing a controlled flow of water into the irrigation canals. "

Шлюз на плотине был открыт, выпуская контролируемый поток воды в ирригационные каналы.

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noun

Шлюз, заслон

(by extension) Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion etc.

Examples :

"The teacher's announcement about the extra credit assignment opened the floodgate to student questions. "

Объявление учителя о дополнительном задании открыло шлюз для вопросов студентов.