单词 | olive branch |
释义 | olive branch n. 1.(branch of olive tree)(象征和平的)橄榄枝 The monument was blessed with holy water and a traditional olive branch.这座纪念碑用传统的橄榄枝洒圣水祝福过。 The symbols, given equal prominence, are the scales of justice, a harp, a torch, an olive branch, a shamrock, and a crown.这些象征物具有同等重要性, 代表正义的不同级别, 它们分别是竖琴、火炬、橄榄枝、三叶草和皇冠。 2.(conciliatory offering)和平(或和解)的建议(或姿态) It also represents another olive branch towards the West.这也代表着另一束抛向西方世界的橄榄枝。 to hold out an olive branch to sb向某人伸出橄榄枝 He held out an olive branch to the protesters.他向抗议者伸出橄榄枝。 They held out no olive branch to us, made no calming move.他们没有向我们伸出橄榄枝, 没有任何安抚的举动。 to offer an olive branch to sb向某人献上橄榄枝 Clarke also offered an olive branch to critics in his party.克拉克还向党内的批评人士献上了橄榄枝。 They appeared to offer an olive branch to their rivals.他们似乎向对手献上了橄榄枝。 |
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