to lay
01
놓다, 누이다
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
예시들
To avoid wrinkles, he carefully laid the freshly ironed shirt on the bed.
주름을 피하기 위해, 그는 다림질한 셔츠를 침대에 조심스럽게 놓았다.
02
낳다, 놓다
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
예시들
The robin began to lay eggs in its nest as spring approached.
봄이 다가오자 로빈이 둥지에 알을 낳기 시작했습니다.
03
준비하다, 기초를 닦다
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
예시들
The team will lay the plans for the upcoming event during tomorrow's meeting.
팀은 내일 회의에서 다가오는 행사를 위한 계획을 세울 것입니다.
04
부과하다, 적용하다
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
예시들
The new law will lay tougher penalties on individuals caught driving under the influence.
새 법은 음주 운전으로 적발된 개인에게 더 엄격한 처벌을 부과할 것입니다.
05
깔다, 설치하다
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
예시들
It took several days to lay the intricate mosaic tiles in the kitchen.
부엌에 복잡한 모자이크 타일을 깔기 위해 며칠이 걸렸다.
06
박다, 섹스하다
to have sexual intercourse
Slang예시들
She joked about wanting to lay with him, but it was all playful.
그녀는 그와 잠자리를 갖고 싶다고 농담했지만, 모두 장난이었다.
lay
01
relating to or characteristic of people who are not members of the clergy
예시들
A lay preacher delivered the sermon in the absence of the priest.
02
not belonging to or derived from a specific profession
예시들
The doctor explained the procedure in lay terms.
Lay
01
a narrative poem, often of popular or traditional origin, recounting stories in verse
예시들
She studied a lay composed in the 12th century.
02
a narrative song, typically with a recurring refrain, telling a story through music
예시들
The folk singer performed a lay about a local hero.
어휘 나무
inlay
layer
laying
lay
