broad, smooth road; bright and promising future
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
broad, smooth, and straight main road
formalThis is the literal meaning, describing a physical road. It's often used to contrast with narrow, winding paths.
Beyond the village entrance, a broad and smooth road leads straight to the county town.
They proceeded along the wide, level road and soon reached their destination.
noun
bright and promising future; correct path to success
formalThis is the primary metaphorical usage, especially in formal or motivational contexts to describe a smooth and successful path forward.
Reform and opening-up paved a bright and broad road for the country's economic development.
As long as we persist in the right direction, we will surely embark on the broad road to happiness.
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The company found a new business model and from then on embarked on a promising path of development.
He warned young people that opportunism is not the path to success; hard work is fundamental.