详细解释

例句

1. A decision against the cigarette companies could open the floodgates to many more lawsuits.一项对卷烟厂不利的决定会带来更多的法律诉讼。 2. Would it not set a precedent? Would it not open the floodgates?难道这不会开创先例?不会引发更多的类似问题吗?