olive branch

• n. 橄榄枝

英英释义

Noun:

1. something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The olive branch is the emblem of peace.
   橄榄枝是和平的象征。
2. There's a branch of an live tree in one claw.
   一只鹰爪里紧握着一支橄榄枝。

经典引文

• Here comes Mr. Balfour with his olive branch, ingeminating peace.

  出自：Pall Mall Gazette

词汇搭配

• hold out the olive branch 伸出橄榄枝(建议和平...
• extend the olive branch 伸出橄榄枝,表示准备...
• tender the olive branch 伸出橄榄枝,表示准备...

近反义词

【近义词】

• peace offering 友好赠品