to lay
US /leɪ/
UK /leɪ/
動詞
1.
放置, 平放
to put something down carefully in a flat position
範例:
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Please lay the book on the table.
請把書放在桌子上。
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She laid the baby gently in the crib.
她輕輕地把嬰兒放在搖籃裡。
2.
下蛋, 產卵
to produce eggs
範例:
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Hens lay eggs.
母雞下蛋。
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The turtle came ashore to lay its eggs.
海龜上岸產卵。