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●red ˈtape (disapproving) official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly 繁文缛节;官僚作风◆Do you know how much red tape you have to go through if you want to import a car? 你知道要进口一辆车得办多少道繁琐的手续吗? ORIGIN This phrase comes from the custom of tying up official documents with red ribbon or tape. 这个短语源于用红色带子捆扎公文的习俗。 |