to lie
01
说谎, 撒谎
to intentionally say or write something that is not true
Intransitive
例子
She lies about her age to seem older.
她关于自己的年龄撒谎以显得更老。
He often lies to avoid getting in trouble.
他经常撒谎以避免惹上麻烦。
02
躺, 卧
(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting
Intransitive: to lie somewhere
例子
After a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while.
在漫长的一天工作之后，她决定躺在沙发上放松一会儿。
The cat chose to lie on the sunny windowsill, basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun.
猫选择躺在阳光明媚的窗台上，沐浴在午后阳光的温暖中。
例子
The book I 'm looking for should lie somewhere on this bookshelf.
我正在找的那本书应该在这个书架的某个地方。
The city of Paris lies on the banks of the Seine River.
巴黎市位于塞纳河畔。
例子
The appeal of the novel lies in its ability to explore profound philosophical questions through storytelling.
这部小说的吸引力在于它通过讲故事探索深刻哲学问题的能力。
The success of a healthy relationship often lies in open communication and mutual understanding.
健康关系的成功往往在于开放的沟通和相互理解。
05
躺, 保持
to remain or be kept in a particular condition or situation
Linking Verb: to lie [adj]
例子
The old books lie undisturbed on the dusty shelves, preserving the wisdom of the past.
旧书躺在积满灰尘的书架上， undisturbed，保存着过去的智慧。
The city lies nestled between the mountains and the sea, offering stunning views.
这座城市坐落在群山和大海之间，提供令人惊叹的景色。
06
位于, 处在
to be located in a certain direction from a specific point
Intransitive: to lie somewhere
例子
The desert lay miles away to the southeast.
沙漠位于东南方向数英里外。
The island lies to the east of the main coast.
该岛位于主海岸的东面。
Lie
01
谎言, 欺骗
a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone
例子
The detective uncovered a lie that had been told to cover up the truth about the incident.
侦探揭穿了一个为了掩盖事件真相而说的谎言。
It ’s important to avoid telling a lie, as honesty is crucial in building trust in relationships.
避免说谎很重要，因为诚实对于在关系中建立信任至关重要。
02
位置, 布置
position or manner in which something is situated
03
特里格韦·赖伊，挪威外交官，曾任联合国首任秘书长（1896-1968）
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
词汇树
overlie
underlie
lie
