to lay
US /leɪ/
UK /leɪ/
动词
1.
放置, 平放
to put something down carefully in a flat position
示例:
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Please lay the book on the table.
请把书放在桌子上。
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She laid the baby gently in the crib.
她轻轻地把婴儿放在摇篮里。
2.
下蛋, 产卵
to produce eggs
示例:
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Hens lay eggs.
母鸡下蛋。
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The turtle came ashore to lay its eggs.
海龟上岸产卵。