Definitions
v. to put something down carefully or arrange it flat
放置；铺设
v. to produce eggs from the body
产卵；下蛋
adj. not professionally trained in a subject or ordained in religion
非专业的；非神职的
Example
Please lay the clean towels on the bathroom shelf.
请把干净毛巾放在浴室架子上。
Investment in early childhood education can lay the foundations for a more skilled and adaptable workforce.
投资幼儿教育可以为培养技能更强、适应力更高的劳动力奠定基础。
Collocations
- lay the foundations
- lay eggs
- lay the table
- lay cables
Synonyms
- place
- put
Usage tip
放置用lay–laid–laid；躺下用lie–lay–lain。
FAQ
- What does lay mean?
- to put something down carefully or arrange it flat to produce eggs from the body not professionally trained in a subject or ordained in religion
- How is lay pronounced?
- UK /leɪ/, US /leɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
