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
CET4CET6考研TOEFLIELTSTEM4TEM8化学
Collins.2 / BNC.8451 / COCA.7086
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- a paved area near the back door
后门旁一块石板地
- a paved area near the back door
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.- 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。
- The avenue had never been paved, and deep mud made it impassable in winter.
- 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.- ...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 - 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。
- ...a new proposal intended to pave the way for the signing of a chemical weapons reduction agreement...
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
- 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。