paved
v. 鋪( pave的過去式和過去分詞 ); 為…鋪平道路
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.
這條大街從未鋪過路面,冬天泥濘不堪,無法通行。
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...
旨在為簽訂削減化學武器協議鋪平道路的一項新提議
The discussions are aimed at paving the way for formal negotiations between the two countries.
討論旨在為兩國進行正式談判鋪平道路。
1. covered with a firm surface
The sidewalks were paved with brick and lined with trees.
人行道鋪著磚,兩邊種著樹。
a paved area near the back door
後門旁一塊石板地
The wide paved road degenerated into a narrow bumpy track.
鋪好的寬闊道路漸漸變窄,成了一條崎嶇不平的小徑.
The street is paved with asphalt.
街道被鋪上柏油.
The gutters either side of the paved high road were gurgling and even flooding.
鋪砌的大路兩旁的排水溝在汩汩作響,甚至漫出水來。