1. Johnson relented this week, clearing the way for the bill's approval after it was reintroduced in Congress this year.
clear the way for 鸣锣开道
The ruling could clear the way for extradition proceedings.
这项裁决也许能为引渡程序铺平道路
。2. Therefore, I do not intend to object.
intend to 打算
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity.
他们打算尽早关闭学校
。