to lay
01
放置, 摆放
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
例子
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
父母轻轻地把睡着的婴儿放在婴儿床上。
02
产卵, 下蛋
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
例子
Each year, the sea turtle returns to the same beach to lay its eggs in the sand.
每年，海龟都会回到同一个海滩，在沙子里产卵。
03
准备, 奠定基础
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
例子
It 's important to lay the foundation for a successful career by acquiring relevant skills and experience.
通过获得相关技能和经验来奠定成功职业的基础很重要。
04
施加, 应用
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
例子
The judge will lay a hefty fine on the corporation for environmental violations.
法官将对公司的环境违法行为处以巨额罚款。
05
铺设, 安装
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
例子
The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall.
泥瓦匠会仔细铺设砖块以确保墙壁坚固。
06
操, 干
to have sexual intercourse
Slang例子
They laid after a long date.
他们在一次漫长的约会后做爱了.
lay
01
relating to or characteristic of people who are not members of the clergy
例子
Lay members of the congregation attended the meeting.
02
not belonging to or derived from a specific profession
例子
Lay observers may not understand technical jargon.
Lay
01
a narrative poem, often of popular or traditional origin, recounting stories in verse
例子
Medieval lays often told tales of love and heroism.
02
a narrative song, typically with a recurring refrain, telling a story through music
例子
Lays with refrains were popular in medieval courts.
词汇树
inlay
layer
laying
lay
