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●give sb/get the ˌgreen ˈlight (informal) allow sb/be allowed to begin sth 给某人开绿灯;得到许可(做某事)◆The council has given the green light for work to begin on the new shopping centre. 政务委员会已经批准开工修建新的购物中心。◆As soon as we get the green light, we’ll start advertising for new staff. 一旦得到许可,我们就将开始打广告招募新员工。 NOTE This expression refers to the green light on traffic lights, which means ‘go’. 这个表达法原指交通灯变绿即可通行。 |