something that someone does in order to show that they want to stop arguing. The olive branch is often used as a sign meaning peace 和解的表示;橄榄枝(橄榄枝常用作和平的象征)
extend an olive branch:
He extended an olive branch to community leaders by offering to meet them. 他向社区领袖伸出橄榄枝,主动提出要与他们见面。