lay out

US /leɪ aʊt/
UK /leɪ aʊt/
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1.

铺开, 摆放

to spread something out on a surface so that it can be seen or used

:
She laid out the map on the table.
她把地图铺开在桌子上。
The clothes were laid out neatly on the bed.
衣服整齐地铺放在床上。
2.

制定, 阐述

to plan or design something in detail

:
The architect laid out the plans for the new building.
建筑师制定了新建筑的计划。
He laid out his arguments clearly in the presentation.
他在演示中清晰地阐述了他的论点。
3.

花费, 投入

to spend a large amount of money

:
They had to lay out a lot of money for the new car.
他们不得不为新车花费一大笔钱。
The company laid out millions on research and development.
公司在研发上投入了数百万。