olive branch

短语

橄榄枝

发音

UK /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/
AU
US /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/

词形变化

olive branches 复数 olive branches olive branches 三单 olive branching 现在分词 olive branched 过去式 olive branched 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A branch of an olive tree offered as an emblem of peace.

    橄榄枝

  2. 2.

    Any symbol of peace, or a peace offering to an adversary to show goodwill and in the hope of securing peace.

    比喻

    extend an olive branch

  3. 3.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: A branch of an olive tree.

v.
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of olive-branch.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

peace offering

上位词 2

offer offering

词源

The olive branch has been regarded as a symbol of peace since Ancient Greek times. For example, in Virgil’s Aeneid (written between 29 and 19 B.C.E.), Aeneas holds an olive branch and declares that it bears the following message: “The Trojans and their Chief / Bring holy peace; and beg the King’s relief.” The symbolism was strengthened by the reference in Genesis 8:11 of the Bible to Noah sending out a dove from the Ark which returns bearing an olive leaf in its beak, thus showing that the Great Flood is receding.

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