path /ˈpæθ/ Brit /ˈpɑːθ/ noun plural paths /ˈpæðz/ Brit /ˈpɑːðz/ plural paths /ˈpæðz/ Brit /ˈpɑːðz/ Learner's definition of PATH
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a : a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground小路；小径 -
We followed a winding path through the woods.我们沿着弯弯曲曲的小径穿过树林。
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a steep mountain path陡峭的山间小路
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The path led down the hill.这条小路通往山下。
b : a track that is specially made for people to walk or ride on人行道；骑行道 -
a bike path自行车道
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a paved path石子铺的人行道
— see also bridle path 2
: the area in front of someone or something that is moving（人或物体运动的）路线 -
The car skidded into the path of an oncoming truck.汽车打滑，滑到了迎面驶来的卡车的道上。
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The fire destroyed everything in its path.火蔓延之处，一切都被烧毁。
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The cars moved aside to clear a path for the ambulance.汽车靠边给救护车让路。
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He tried to leave but one of the guards blocked his path.他试图离开，但是一名警卫挡住了他的去路。
— see also flight path 3
: a way of living or proceeding that leads to something途径；方式 -
the path to peace/success和平/成功之路
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They are heading down a dangerous path that could lead to war.他们正走上一条可能导致战争的危险之路。
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Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) path.他们的大孩子们都当了医生，但最小的儿子选择/走上了一条不同的（事业）发展之路。
— see also primrose path at primrose
lead someone down/up the garden path
— see 1lead
off the beaten path
— see beaten
take/follow the path of least resistance
— see resistance