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
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
她决定把脆弱的花瓶放在柔软的垫子上以防它破碎。
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
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
昨天母鸡在巢箱里产下了一打鸡蛋。
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
Let 's lay the groundwork for the project by researching and gathering relevant information.
通过研究和收集相关信息，让我们为项目奠定基础。
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 government decided to lay heavier taxes on luxury goods to boost revenue.
政府决定对奢侈品征收更重的税以增加收入。
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
He spent the weekend laying new carpet in the living room.
他周末花了时间在客厅铺设新地毯。
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
He hopes to lay tonight.
他希望今晚做爱。
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
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The minstrel sang a lay of the sea voyage.
Lays with refrains were popular in medieval courts.
词汇树
inlay
layer
laying
lay
