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olive branch

/ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

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/ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/C1formalpolitical
  • ruЖест или предложение мира, примирения или доброй воли, особенно после конфликта или разногласия. Происходит от древнего символа мира, представленного оливковой ветвью.

A gesture or offer of peace, reconciliation, or goodwill, especially after a conflict or disagreement. Derived from the ancient symbol of peace represented by an olive branch.

  1. Symbol of peaceB2formal

    A gesture or offer of peace, reconciliation, or goodwill, especially after a conflict or disagreement.

    ruОливковая ветвь

    • After the argument, she extended an olive branch by inviting him for coffee.
    • The government offered an olive branch to the rebels to start peace talks.
    • His apology was seen as an olive branch to mend their broken friendship.