to lay on
[phrase form: lay]
01
提供, 供应
to supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment
Dialect
British
British
例子
The hotel laid on a sumptuous breakfast buffet for its guests.
酒店为客人准备了丰盛的早餐自助餐。
The government laid on a package of financial assistance for those affected by the natural disaster.
政府为受自然灾害影响的人们提供了一揽子财政援助。
02
施加, 强加
to burden someone with something difficult or unpleasant
例子
The boss laid too much work on his employees, expecting them to work overtime every night.
老板给他的员工布置了太多的工作，期望他们每晚加班。
The parent laid too much guilt on their child, making them feel bad about everything.
父母给孩子施加了太多的内疚感，让他们对一切都感到糟糕。
03
重复, 坚持
to repeatedly say something
例子
The politician laid on the same talking points about the economy throughout the debate.
在整个辩论过程中，这位政治家反复强调了关于经济的相同观点。
The salesperson laid the pressure on, trying to convince me to buy the product.
销售人员施加压力，试图说服我购买产品。
