Red tape
官样文章\\n[法] 官样文章, 繁杂, 拖拉的公文程序
📖 牛津释义
red tape
(derog 贬) excessive bureaucracy, esp in public business 繁文缛节; （尤指）官僚作风
procedures hedged about with red tape 繁琐拖拉的办事程序
It takes weeks to get through the red tape. 办完这些繁琐的手续得需要几个星期.
🧩 词语组成解析
red
[red]
adj. 红色的;（脸）涨红的;烧红的;红头发的;
n. 红色;红衣服;红颜料;红葡萄酒;
tape
[tep]
n. 带子;胶带，磁带;卷尺;
vt. 用带子捆起来;录音;
vt.& vi. 录音;
🗣️ 情景例句
The CEO gets the final call on this, and I don't like your chances.
最终的决定权在总裁手中，我觉得你的机会不大。
In case of fire, keep your head.
万一发生火灾，保持镇定。
He holds a position of great responsibility upon him.
他担任着一个责任重大的职务。