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red tapeBrE /ˌred ˈteɪp/ NAmE /ˌred ˈteɪp/ noun [U ] (disapproving ) official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly 繁文缛节;官僚作风ORIGINFrom the custom of tying up official documents with red or pink tape .源自用红色或粉红色的带子捆扎公文的习俗。 |