to lay by
[phrase form: lay]
01
存起来, 储蓄
to put something aside for future use
例子
I'm trying to lay some money by for a down payment on a house.
我正试着存一些钱作为房子的首付。
The farmer laid some grain by for the winter.
农民储存了一些粮食以备过冬。
02
停泊, 停留
(of a ship) to stay in one place while facing the wind
例子
The ship had to lay by for a while to wait for the storm to pass.
船只不得不停泊一段时间，等待风暴过去。
During the challenging weather conditions, the captain decided to lay by to ensure the safety of the crew.
在具有挑战性的天气条件下，船长决定停泊以确保船员的安全。
03
搁置, 丢弃
to discard something that is no longer needed or useful
例子
In the attic, they laid by the worn-out furniture to make space for new items.
在阁楼里，他们搁置了破旧的家具，为新物品腾出空间。
As part of the cleanup, they laid by the broken tools that were beyond repair.
作为清理的一部分，他们丢弃了那些无法修复的破损工具。
