单词 | road map to peace |
释义 | > as lemmasroad map to (also for) peace 2. figurative. Frequently with to, for. A means of bringing about or reaching something; an outline or representation of something, used as a guide. Now often: spec. a plan or strategy intended to achieve a particular (political) goal, as road map to (also for) peace, etc. ΚΠ 1897 McClure's Mag. Sept. 972/2 One of these was a perfectly practical familiarity with the official road map to his mother's heart. 1951 Chron.-Telegram (Elyria, Ohio) 3 Nov. 7/5 She was in charge of the devotional period which has as a theme ‘Road Map to Peace’. 1977 Ann. Internal Med. 86 562/1 In these cases visualization of the biliary tree becomes essential for diagnosis and as a ‘roadmap’ for surgeons. 1984 Christian Sci. Monitor (Nexis) 27 Sept. 15 In the current election campaign, both candidates should outline their road maps for peace—a bipartisan journey leading through presidencies beyond their own. 2000 News (Karachi) 25 Apr. 6/3 The military government should give a clear road-map for restoration of democracy. 2008 Daily Tel. 12 Mar. 20/3 Today, the Chancellor will banish the plastic bag. Or, more accurately, he is expected to unveil a road map to baglessness. < as lemmas |
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