paved
v. 铺( pave的过去式和过去分词 ); 为…铺平道路
If a road or an area of ground has 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。
If one thing paves the way for another, 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。
1. covered with a firm surface
The sidewalks were paved with brick and lined with trees.
人行道铺着砖,两边种着树。
a paved area near the back door
后门旁一块石板地
The wide paved road degenerated into a narrow bumpy track.
铺好的宽阔道路渐渐变窄,成了一条崎岖不平的小径.
The street is paved with asphalt.
街道被铺上柏油.
The gutters either side of the paved high road were gurgling and even flooding.
铺砌的大路两旁的排水沟在汩汩作响,甚至漫出水来。