English Dictionary

olive branch

/ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/

noun

A branch of an olive tree offered as an emblem of peace. / (figuratively) Any symbol of peace, or a peace offering to an adversary to show goodwill and in the hope of securing peace.

The dove carried an olive branch in its beak.

意味（1）

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

I appeal to you to enable our people to establish national independent sovereignty over its own land. / Today I have come bearing an olive branch and a freedom-fighter's gun. Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand. I repeat: do not let the olive branch fall from my hand. / War flares up in Palestine, and yet it is in Palestine that peace will be born.

意味（2）

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

His [George W. Bush's] remarks came after Britain offered a diplomatic olive branch to Iran earlier in the day to try to secure an early release of the prisoners.

意味（3）

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