这些谈判目的在于为签订和平条约铺平道路。
These negotiations are intended to smooth the path to a peace treaty.
这一会谈的目的，是为今后更高层次的军事讨论铺平道路。
The talks are meant to help pave the way for higher-level military discussions.
但是那样做只会让这个话题成为禁忌，为以后很多尴尬时刻铺平道路。
But that only makes the subject taboo, paving the path for more awkwardness later on.
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