pave the way

基本解釋

Their economic policy pave the way for industrial expansion.
他們的經(jīng)濟政策爲工業(yè)發(fā)展鋪平了道路。
That would pave the way for Obama to announce the US targets soon after.
這將爲奧巴馬不久後宣佈美國的減排目標鋪平了道路。
And all of you will know that because of your passion and hard work you helped pave the way for that day.
你們所有的人都將知道，正是你們?nèi)缁鸬臒崆楹托羷诘呐?，爲那天的到來鋪平了道路?/li>
原聲例句
Although some Lebanese politicians are considering giving Palestinians more rights, opponents argue that could pave the way to their naturalization.
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said releasing Suu Kyi was crucial to pave the way for planned elections in Burma next year.
He says the experiment will pave the way for a real Mars expedition later this century.

Not to mention, small steps, during a downturn, pave the way to prosperity when circumstances change.
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If something paves the way for/to something else, it makes the other thing possible.