lay open
US /leɪ ˈoʊpən/
UK /leɪ ˈəʊpən/
短语动词
1.
揭露, 暴露
to reveal or expose something, often something hidden or sensitive
示例:
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The investigation will lay open the truth about the scandal.
调查将揭露丑闻的真相。
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His confession helped to lay open the entire criminal network.
他的供词有助于揭露整个犯罪网络。
2.
使面临, 使容易受到
to make something vulnerable or susceptible to attack or criticism
示例:
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The new policy could lay the company open to legal challenges.
新政策可能会使公司面临法律挑战。
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By admitting his mistake, he laid himself open to criticism.
通过承认错误，他使自己容易受到批评。