pave

• 一种宝石镶嵌方式，将宝石紧密排列，使宝石之间几乎看不到金属。也指采用这种镶嵌工艺的首饰。

A noun referring to a setting in which precious stones are placed so closely together that no metal is visible between them.

1. Pavé settingC1formal

   A setting in which precious stones are set so closely together that no metal is visible between them.

   密镶

   • The ring featured a diamond pavé that sparkled brilliantly.
   • She admired the intricate pavé setting on the bracelet.
   • The jeweler specialized in pavé designs for luxury watches.

• 动词，指用坚硬平整的材料铺设地面或道路，也引申为为某事铺平道路、创造条件。

A verb used to indicate the act of covering a surface with a hard, even material, or figuratively to prepare or make a path easier.

1. B1formal

   To cover a surface, such as a road or path, with a hard material like stone, concrete, or asphalt to make it suitable for vehicles or walking.

   铺砌

   • The city plans to pave the old dirt road next month.
   • Workers are paving the driveway with new asphalt.
   • They paved the garden path with decorative stones.

   同义词asphaltconcreteflagfloormacadamizesurfacetarmac