waylay
US /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
UK /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
动词
1.
拦住, 阻碍
to stop someone and talk to them or bother them for a period of time
示例:
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I was waylaid by a colleague who wanted to discuss a new project.
我被一位想讨论新项目的同事拦住了。
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Tourists are often waylaid by street vendors.
游客经常被街头小贩拦住。
2.
伏击, 拦路抢劫
to lie in wait for and attack someone from a hidden position
示例:
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The bandits planned to waylay the travelers on the mountain pass.
土匪计划在山口伏击旅行者。
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He was afraid someone might waylay him on his way home.
他担心回家路上有人会伏击他。