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path

noun
 
🔊/pɑːθ/
🔊/pæθ/
(plural paths
🔊/pɑːðz/
🔊/pæðz/
)
Idioms
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  1.  
     a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking小路；小径
    • a dirt/gravel/concrete path泥土/砾石/混凝土路径
    • Follow the path through the woods.沿着这条小路穿过树林。🔊🔊
    • along/down a path They walked along the cliff path to the next town.他们沿着悬崖小路走到下一个城镇。
    • The path led up a steep hill.小路通向一座陡峭的山丘。🔊🔊
    • a coastal path海边的小路
    see also bridle path, cycle path, footpathTopics Gardensb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • long
    • narrow
    • steep
    • …
    verb + path
    • follow
    • take
    • go along
    • …
    path + verb
    • go
    • run
    • descend
    • …
    preposition
    • along a/​the path
    • down a/​the path
    • up a/​the path
    • …
    phrases
    • off the beaten path
    See full entry
  2.  
     a plan of action or a way of achieving something行动计划；成功的途径 synonym pathway (2)
    • Her sister followed a different career path.她的姐姐走了一条不同的职业道路。
    • path to something There is no easy path to success.没有简单的成功之路。
    • on a path Here are some pointers to set you on the right path.这里有一些指示，可帮助您设定正确的路径。
    • The company cannot continue on its current path.该公司不能继续其当前的道路。
    see also critical path
    Extra Examples
    • Our country is heading down the wrong path and needs to change. 我国正在走错误的道路，需要改变。
    • The president urged the rebels to choose the path of peace. 总统敦促叛军选择和平道路。
    • So many people are seeking some kind of spiritual path. 许多人正在寻找某种精神上的道路。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • well-trodden
    • well-worn
    • clear
    • …
    verb + path
    • choose
    • find
    • follow
    • …
    preposition
    • on a/​the path
    • path of
    • path to
    • …
    phrases
    • cross paths (with somebody)
    • obstacles in somebody/​something’s path
    See full entry
  3.  
     [usually singular] a line along which somebody/something moves; the space in front of somebody/something as they move路线；道路 synonym way
    • Three men blocked her path.三个男人挡住了她的去路。🔊🔊
    • into the path of something He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle.他冲入迎面有汽车驶来的路中。🔊🔊
    • out of the path of something We're trying to get people out of the path of the storm. 我们正在努力使人们摆脱风暴的阴影。
    • in something's/somebody's path The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path.雪崩冲下山来，摧毁了沿途的一切。🔊🔊
    see also flight path
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • correct
    • right
    • flight
    • …
    verb + path
    • steer
    • trace
    • block
    • …
    preposition
    • across something’s path
    • in something’s path
    • into something’s path
    • …
    phrases
    • everything in somebody’s/​something’s path
    See full entry
    4. Word OriginOld English pæth, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch pad, German Pfad, of unknown ultimate origin.
Idioms
beat a path to somebody’s door
  1. if a lot of people beat a path to somebody’s door, they are all interested in something that person has to sell, or can do or tell them使门庭若市；蜂拥而至；使成注意焦点
    • Top theatrical agents are beating a path to the teenager's door.顶尖级演员经纪正纷纷把目光投向那个青少年。🔊🔊
cross somebody’s path | people’s paths cross
  1. if somebody crosses somebody’s path or their paths cross, they meet by chance偶然相遇；不期而遇；邂逅
    • I hope I never cross her path again.但愿我永远不再碰见她。🔊🔊
    • Our paths were to cross again many years later.许多年以后我们又不期而遇了。🔊🔊
lead somebody up/down the garden path
  1. (informal) to make somebody believe something that is not true 给某人误导的信息（或提示）；误导某人
(choose, follow, take, etc.) the line/path of least resistance
  1. (to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something行动计划；成功的途径
the primrose path
  1. (literary) an easy life that is full of pleasure but that causes you harm in the end追求享乐（招致恶果）
smooth the path/way
  1. to make it easier for somebody/something to develop or make progress铺平道路
    • These negotiations are intended to smooth the path to a peace treaty.这些谈判目的在于为签订和平条约铺平道路。🔊🔊
    • We’re trying to smooth the way for women who want to resume their careers.我们正在努力为想要恢复职业的女性铺平道路。