to lay
01
置く, 横たえる
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
例
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
彼女は壊れやすい花瓶を壊さないように柔らかいクッションの上に置くことに決めた。
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
親は眠っている赤ちゃんをゆっくりとベビーベッドに寝かせた.
02
産む, 置く
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
例
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
その雌鶏は昨日、巣箱に1ダースの卵を産んだ。
Each year, the sea turtle returns to the same beach to lay its eggs in the sand.
毎年、ウミガメは同じビーチに戻って砂の中に卵を産みます。
03
準備する, 基盤を築く
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
例
Let 's lay the groundwork for the project by researching and gathering relevant information.
調査を行い、関連する情報を収集することで、プロジェクトの基盤を築きましょう。
It 's important to lay the foundation for a successful career by acquiring relevant skills and experience.
関連するスキルや経験を身につけることで、成功するキャリアの基盤を築くことが重要です。
04
課す, 適用する
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
例
The government decided to lay heavier taxes on luxury goods to boost revenue.
政府は収入を増やすために贅沢品に重い税金を課すことを決めた。
The judge will lay a hefty fine on the corporation for environmental violations.
裁判官は環境違反に対して企業に多額の罰金を科すでしょう。
05
敷く, 設置する
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
例
He spent the weekend laying new carpet in the living room.
彼は週末をリビングルームに新しいカーペットを敷くことに費やしました。
The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall.
石工は、頑丈な壁を確保するためにレンガを注意深く配置します。
06
ヤる, ファックする
to have sexual intercourse
Slang例
He hopes to lay tonight.
彼は今夜セックスすることを望んでいる。
They laid after a long date.
彼らは長いデートの後にセックスした.
lay
01
relating to or characteristic of people who are not members of the clergy
例
The church relies on lay volunteers for many activities.
Lay members of the congregation attended the meeting.
02
not belonging to or derived from a specific profession
例
The report was written for a lay audience.
Lay observers may not understand technical jargon.
Lay
01
a narrative poem, often of popular or traditional origin, recounting stories in verse
例
The bard recited an old lay about knights and dragons.
Medieval lays often told tales of love and heroism.
02
a narrative song, typically with a recurring refrain, telling a story through music
例
The minstrel sang a lay of the sea voyage.
Lays with refrains were popular in medieval courts.
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