to lay out
[phrase form: lay]
01
布置, 设计
to design and arrange something according to a specific plan
例子
The landscape architect laid out the garden to include a variety of plants and features, such as a patio, a fountain, and a walking path.
景观设计师设计了花园，包括各种植物和特色，如露台、喷泉和步行道。
02
摊开, 布置
to arrange something in a flat and open way so that it is easily visible and accessible
例子
The architect laid out the plans for the new building on the table.
建筑师将新建筑的图纸摊开在桌子上。
03
阐述, 详细说明
to explain something clearly and in detail
例子
The business executive laid out the company's five-year plan to the board of directors.
这位业务主管向董事会阐述了公司的五年计划。
04
提出, 介绍
bring forward and present to the mind
05
花费, 支付
to spend a significant amount of money on something
例子
My friend laid out a lot of money for their wedding, but it was worth it.
我的朋友为他们的婚礼花了很多钱，但这是值得的。
06
击倒, 打昏
to make someone unconscious with a blow
例子
The police laid out the suspect who was resisting arrest.
警察击倒了拒捕的嫌疑人。
07
准备, 陈列
to make a corpse ready for burial
例子
The priest laid out the deceased in the front of the church so that the congregation could pay their respects.
牧师将死者安放在教堂前，以便会众可以表达他们的敬意。
