pave/pev; peIv/v [T usually passive 一般用被动态] 1 to cover a path, road etc with a hard surface, especially of large flat stones〔尤用石板〕铺砌: a paved courtyard 地面铺砌过的院子2 pave the way for sth to make it possible for something to happen in the future 为某事创造条件﹔为某事铺平道路: The talks could pave the way for a ceasefire agreement. 这次谈判可以为达成停战协定铺平道路。
pavepavepavespavedpavingverb (paves, paving, paved)to cover an area of ground with flat stones (called paving stones) or bricks: There is a paved area near the house.