to lay
01
놓다, 누이다
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
예시들
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
그녀는 깨지기 쉬운 꽃병을 부러지지 않도록 부드러운 쿠션 위에 놓기로 결정했다.
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
부모는 잠든 아기를 천천히 요람에 눕혔다.
02
낳다, 놓다
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
예시들
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
암탉이 어제 둥지 상자에 알 12개를 낳았습니다.
Each year, the sea turtle returns to the same beach to lay its eggs in the sand.
매년 바다거북은 같은 해변으로 돌아와 모래에 알을 낳습니다.
03
준비하다, 기초를 닦다
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
예시들
Let 's lay the groundwork for the project by researching and gathering relevant information.
연구하고 관련 정보를 수집하여 프로젝트의 기반을 다지자.
It 's important to lay the foundation for a successful career by acquiring relevant skills and experience.
관련 기술과 경험을 습득하여 성공적인 경력을 위한 기반을 다지는 것이 중요합니다.
04
부과하다, 적용하다
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
예시들
The government decided to lay heavier taxes on luxury goods to boost revenue.
정부는 수익을 증대하기 위해 사치품에 더 무거운 세금을 부과하기로 결정했다.
The judge will lay a hefty fine on the corporation for environmental violations.
판사는 환경 위반으로 기업에 큰 벌금을 부과할 것입니다.
05
깔다, 설치하다
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
예시들
He spent the weekend laying new carpet in the living room.
그는 주말 동안 거실에 새 카펫을 깔며 보냈다.
The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall.
석공은 튼튼한 벽을 보장하기 위해 벽돌을 조심스럽게 깔 것입니다.
06
박다, 섹스하다
to have sexual intercourse
Slang예시들
He hopes to lay tonight.
그는 오늘 밤 섹스하기를 바란다.
They laid after a long date.
그들은 긴 데이트 후에 섹스했다.
lay
01
relating to or characteristic of people who are not members of the clergy
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
The minstrel sang a lay of the sea voyage.
Lays with refrains were popular in medieval courts.
어휘 나무
inlay
layer
laying
lay
