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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 ORIGIN From 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。 |