olive branch
US /ˈɑl.ɪv bræntʃ/
UK /ˈɑl.ɪv bræntʃ/
1.
橄榄枝, 和平提议
something that is offered to an enemy or opponent in order to make peace
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The government extended an olive branch to the rebels, offering negotiations.
政府向叛军伸出了橄榄枝，提议进行谈判。
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After years of conflict, the two families finally exchanged an olive branch.
经过多年的冲突，这两个家庭终于互递了橄榄枝。