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olive branch

/ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

翻译: 指表示和平、和解或善意的姿态或提议,尤其在冲突或分歧之后。源自橄榄枝作为和平的古老象征。

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/ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/C1formalpolitical
  • zh指表示和平、和解或善意的姿态或提议,尤其在冲突或分歧之后。源自橄榄枝作为和平的古老象征。

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.

    zh橄榄枝

    • 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.