pave

英 [peɪv]

美 [peɪv]

v.  (用砖石)铺(地)

过去分词：paved　现在分词：paving　过去式：paved　第三人称单数：paves　

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习惯用语

v.

pave the way (for sb/sth)
• （为…）铺平道路，创造条件
  to create a situation in which sb will be able to do sth or sth can happen
• This decision paved the way for changes in employment rights for women.
  这项决议为修改妇女就业权利创造了条件。
the road to hell is paved with good intentions
• 黄泉路上徒有好意多；光说不练是不够的
  it is not enough to intend to do good things; you must actually do them
the streets are paved with gold
• （表示在某地挣钱容易）遍地都是黄金
  used to say that it seems easy to make money in a place

牛津词典

verb

• （用砖石）铺（地）
  to cover a surface with flat stones or bricks
  1. a paved area near the back door
     后门旁一块石板地

柯林斯词典

• VERB 铺（路或地面）
  If a road or an area of groundhas been paved, it has been covered with flat blocks of stone or concrete, so that it is suitable for walking or driving on.
  1. The avenue had never been paved, and deep mud made it impassable in winter.
     这条大街从未铺过路面，冬天泥泞不堪，无法通行。
• PHRASE 为…铺平道路
  If one thingpaves the way foranother, it creates a situation in which it is possible or more likely that the other thing will happen.
  1. ...a new proposal intended to pave the way for the signing of a chemical weapons reduction agreement...
     旨在为签订削减化学武器协议铺平道路的一项新提议
  2. The discussions are aimed at paving the way for formal negotiations between the two countries.
     讨论旨在为两国进行正式谈判铺平道路。

英英释义

noun

• a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

verb

• cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
  1. pave the roads in the village

双语例句

• We believe this initial transaction will pave the way for more substantial business.
  我们相信这首笔交易将为更多的大量业务铺平道路。
• Militants have announced a10-day unilateral cease-fire to pave the way for the peace agreement.
  武装分子已宣布为期10天的单方面停火铺平道路的和平协议。
• Our strategy is built on the premise that progress on security will pave the way for political progress.
  我们的战略前提是安全上取得的进展将为政治进展铺路。
• The researchers say the study could pave the way for obesity treatments.
  研究者称，研究结果能够为我们提供治疗肥胖症新的方法。
• Scientists hope that data from this expedition will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars.
  科学家们希望这次探险获得的数据能为将来的火星探测铺平道路。
• Their economic policy pave the way for industrial expansion.
  他们的经济政策为工业发展铺平了道路。
• You can pave the road you travel with doubt and despair or hope and happiness.
  你的道路可以带有怀疑，失望抑或希望和幸福。
• Today's leaders can pave the way of the future. That is our responsibility.
  今天的领导者可以为未来铺平道路，这是我们的职责。
• To apply a surface of rock fragments or pebbles to. pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles.
  用砂砾铺覆以岩石碎片或卵石的表面用圆石或鹅卵石覆盖道路。
• I am confident that this new development will pave the way to achieve this in a business-friendly manner.
  我相信，这一新进展将为以一种有利于商业的方式实现这一目标扫清道路。