英国的律师和官员们常用红胶带把官方法律文件或政府公函捆起来,所以red tape就被用来代指公文,后来引申为繁文缛节、官僚作风。
【例句】
I've given up trying to get a visa because there is too much red tape involved.
我已经放弃申请签证了,因为有太多的繁文缛节。
Strong measures may be needed to cut through red tape.
也许需要采取强有力措施来打破官僚作风。
【例句】
I've given up trying to get a visa because there is too much red tape involved.
我已经放弃申请签证了,因为有太多的繁文缛节。
Strong measures may be needed to cut through red tape.
也许需要采取强有力措施来打破官僚作风。