Definitions
v. Rest with your body or an object in a flat position
躺；平放
v. Say something you know is not true
说谎
n. Something untrue that someone says deliberately
谎言
Example
I like to lie on the grass after lunch.
我喜欢午饭后躺在草地上。
Advertisements that lie about environmental benefits can undermine public trust and discourage genuinely sustainable purchasing decisions.
就环保效益撒谎的广告会损害公众信任，并阻碍真正可持续的购买决策。
Collocations
- lie down
- lie awake
- lie to someone
- tell a lie
Word family
- liar (n.)
- lying (adj.)
Synonyms
- recline
- falsehood
Antonyms
- truth
Usage tip
躺：lie–lay–lain；说谎：lie–lied–lied。
FAQ
- What does lie mean?
- Rest with your body or an object in a flat position Say something you know is not true Something untrue that someone says deliberately
- How is lie pronounced?
- UK /laɪ/, US /laɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
