1. 铺（路或地面）
    If a road or an area of ground has been paved, it has been covered with flat blocks of stone or concrete, so that it is suitable for walking or driving on.

pave的翻译

    e.g. The avenue had never been paved, and deep mud made it impassable in winter.
           这条大街从未铺过路面，冬天泥泞不堪，无法通行。

2. 为…铺平道路
    If one thing paves the way for another, it creates a situation in which it is possible or more likely that the other thing will happen.

    e.g. ...a new proposal intended to pave the way for the signing of a chemical weapons reduction agreement...
           旨在为签订削减化学武器协议铺平道路的一项新提议
    e.g. The discussions are aimed at paving the way for formal negotiations between the two countries.
           讨论旨在为两国进行正式谈判铺平道路。