lie
lie
laɪ
lai
British pronunciation
/lˈa‌ɪ/

Definizione e significato di "lie"in inglese

to lie
01

mentire

to intentionally say or write something that is not true
Intransitive
to lie definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Stop it! You are currently lying to cover up your mistake.
Smettila! Stai mentendo per coprire il tuo errore.
02

sdraiarsi, coricarsi

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting
Intransitive: to lie somewhere
to lie definition and meaning
example
Esempi
After the exhausting workout, it felt wonderful to lie on the yoga mat and stretch.
Dopo l'allenamento estenuante, è stato meraviglioso sdraiarsi sul tappetino da yoga e allungarsi.
03

mentire

to occupy a particular place
Intransitive: to lie somewhere
example
Esempi
The lake lies in the middle of the forest.
Il lago si trova nel mezzo della foresta.
04

risiedere, trovarsi

to have its foundation in something, indicating the underlying cause, source, or essence
Intransitive: to lie in a characteristic
example
Esempi
The complexity of the issue lies in balancing multiple, conflicting interests.
La complessità della questione risiede nel bilanciare molteplici interessi conflittuali.
05

rimanere, restare

to remain or be kept in a particular condition or situation
Linking Verb: to lie [adj]
example
Esempi
The old books lie undisturbed on the dusty shelves, preserving the wisdom of the past.
I vecchi libri giacciono indisturbati sugli scaffali polverosi, preservando la saggezza del passato.
06

trovarsi, essere situato

to be located in a certain direction from a specific point
Intransitive: to lie somewhere
example
Esempi
The park lay a few blocks to the west of the museum.
Il parco si trovava a pochi isolati a ovest del museo.
01

trovano

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone
Wiki
lie definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He was caught in a lie when his alibi did n’t match the evidence presented in court.
È stato colto in una bugia quando il suo alibi non corrispondeva alle prove presentate in tribunale.
02

posizione, disposizione

position or manner in which something is situated
03

Trygve Lie, diplomatico norvegese che fu il primo Segretario Generale delle Nazioni Unite (1896-1968)

Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
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