lay

Động từ

(laid)

đặt, để

lay the book on the table

đặt cuốn sách lên bàn

lay oneself down to sleep

đặt mình xuống ngủ

he laid his hand on my shoulder

anh ta đặt tay lên vai tôi

lay the table

bày bàn ăn

trải, phủ

lay a carpet

trải thảm

làm lắng xuống, làm xẹp xuống

sprinkle water to lay the dust

rảy nước làm cho bụi lắng xuống

the storm laid the crops flat

cơn bão thổi rạp mùa màng

làm giảm bớt

lay somebody's suspicions

làm giảm bớt nỗi nghi ngờ của ai

đánh cược

I'll lay you £5 that she won't come

tôi cược với anh năm bảng là bà ta sẽ không đến

ăn nằm với(phụ nữ)

đẻ trứng(chim, côn trùng)

the hens are not laying well at the moment

lúc này gà đẻ không được nhiều lắm

the cuckoo lays its eggs in other birds' nests

chim cu cu đẻ trứng vào ổ chim khác

(khi kết hợp với danh từ + giới từ, thì cùng nghĩa với động từ có liên quan hình thái với danh từ đó)

lay the emphasize on certain points (emphasize certain points)

nhấn mạnh một số điểm

lay it on [thick (with a trowel)]

quá khen, tâng bốc

to call him a genius is laying it on a bit [too thick]

gọi anh ta là một thiên tài thì có phần tâng bốc đấy

lay about one [with something]

lei/ dùng cái gì đánh ra tứ phía

as we approached him, he laid about him with a stick

khi chúng tôi lại gần hắn, hắn dùng gậy đánh ra tứ phía

lay about somebody (something) [with something]

tấn công bằng cú đánh; công kích bằng lời

she laid about him, calling him a liar and a cheat

bà ta công kích ông ấy, gọi ông là đồ nói dối và lừa đảo

lay something aside

để sang một bên

I laid my book aside, turned off the light and went to sleep

tôi để quyển sách sang một bên và tắt đèn đi ngủ

bỏ, từ bỏ

lay aside one's studies

bỏ học, thôi không học nữa

(cũng lay something by) để dành

lay some money aside for one's old age

để dành một ít tiền cho tuổi già

lay something away

(Mỹ)

đặt tiền cọc

lay something down

trữ(rượu)trong hầm

khởi công xây dựng

lay down a new ship

khởi công đóng một chiếc tàu

ngừng, thôi, bỏ

lay down one's duties

bỏ nhiệm vụ

lay something down; lay it down that

…đặt ra, đề ra

it is laid down that all applicants must sit a written exam

đã quy định là mọi người xin việc đều phải qua một kỳ thi viết

lay something in

dự trữ

lay in food, coal

dự trữ thực phẩm, than

lay into some-body (something)

(khẩu ngữ)

tiến công dữ dội bằng cú đánh; công kích dữ dội bằng lời

he really laid into her, saying she was arrogant and unfeeling

anh ta thực sự công kích bà ta, nói rằng bà ta ngạo mạn và nhẫn tâm

lay off [somebody]

(khẩu ngữ)

ngưng làm phiền ai, ngưng làm ai bực bội

lay off! you're messing up my hair

! ngưng đi thôi, làm rối hết tóc người ta rồi!

lay off [something]

(khẩu ngữ)

bỏ

I've smoked cigarettes for years, but now I'm going to lay off [them]

tôi đã hút thuốc lá đã bao nhiệu năm rồi, nhưng bây giờ tôi sẽ bỏ thôi

lay somebody off

tạm cho nghỉ việc

they were laid off because of the lack of new orders

họ bị tạm cho nghỉ việc vì không có đơn đặt hàng mới

lay something on

lắp đặt(ống hơi đốt, ống dẫn nước)

we can't move in until the electricity has been laid

chúng tôi chưa thể dọn đến cho đến khi dây điện được lắp xong

(khẩu ngữ) thu xếp, sắp đặt

lay on a trip

sắp đặt một chuyến đi

lay on a trip

sắp đặt một chuyến đi

lay on drink and food

thu xếp thức uống món ăn

sightseeing tours are laid on for visitors

các chuyến tham quan được sắp đặt cho khách

lay somebody out

đánh ngã bất tỉnh

the boxer was laid out in the fifth round

người võ sĩ quyền Anh bị đánh ngã bất tỉnh ở hiệp năm

lay something out

trưng bày, bày

beautiful jewellery let out in the shop window

đồ kim hoàn đẹp trưng bày trong tủ kính

(thường dùng ở dạng bị động) bố trí, trình bày

a well-laid out magazine

tờ tạp chí trình bày đẹp

(khẩu ngữ) tiêu

I had to lay out a fortune on that car

tôi đã tiêu cả một gia tài vào chiếc xe đó

liệm(xác chết để đưa đi chôn)

lay over

dừng chân, nghỉ lại

we laid over in Arizona on the way to California

chúng tôi nghỉ lại ở Arizona trên đường đi California

lay somebody up

(thường dùng ở dạng phủ định) làm cho ai nằm liệt giường (không làm việc được…)

she's laid up with a broken leg

chị ta bị nằm liệt giường với một chiếc chân gãy

lay something up [for oneself]

trữ, để dành(nhiên liệu…)

bỏ nó(xe cộ…)

my car's laid up at the moment

hiện nay chiếc xe của tôi đang còn bỏ xó đấy

lay something up [for oneself]

chuốc lấy phiền toái

you're only laying up trouble [for yourself] by not mending that roof now

không sửa lại mái nhà lúc này bạn sẽ chuốc lấy phiền phức cho mà xem

Danh từ

(lóng)

người tình

an easy lay

người tình dễ tính (sẵn sàng ăn nằm với người khác)

Tính từ

thế tục

không chuyên; không chuyên khoa (về y, luật…)

speaking as a lay person

nói năng rõ là người không chuyên

Danh từ

bài ca, khúc balat

qk của

lie

* Các từ tương tự:
lay figure, lay reader, lay-by, lay-days, lay-off, lay-up, layabout, layaway, layer
verb

/ˈleɪ/ lays; laid /ˈleɪd/; laying

[+ obj] :to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position

Lay the fabric carefully on the table.

He laid a gentle hand on her shoulder.

She laid the baby in his crib for a nap.

He says that he never laid a finger/hand on her. [=that he never touched her] - often + down

He laid the newspaper down on the desk.

She laid the baby down for his nap. - see also lay down (below)

[+ obj] to place (something) into position on or along a surface :to build or set (something) on or in the ground or another surface

When will they lay the foundation for the addition?

lay tracks for the new railroad

lay pipe/cable/lines

laying bricks - often + down

laying down a new road/carpet - often used figuratively

We are laying the groundwork/foundation [=providing conditions] for additional research.

b chiefly US :to spread (something) over a surface

lay plaster/paint

lay wallpaper

[+ obj] :bury 1a

They laid him in his grave.

[no obj] informal :to be in a flat position on a surface :lie

The book was laying on the table.

The use of lay to mean lie occurs commonly in informal speech but it is regarded as an error by many people.

[+ obj] to beat or strike (something) down with force

The wheat was laid flat by the wind and rain.

to change the condition of something in a specified way

The mountainside has been laid bare by loggers. [=all the trees on the mountainside have been cut down by loggers]

He laid bare his soul. = He laid his soul bare. [=he revealed his most private thoughts and feelings]

He laid himself open to criticism [=he exposed himself to criticism] with his remarks.

of a bird, insect, etc. :to produce (an egg) outside of the body :to push (an egg) out of the body [+ obj]

birds that typically lay only two eggs per year [no obj]

old chickens that no longer lay - see also lay an egg at 1egg

[+ obj] - used like make, place, or put in various phrases

She has laid plans [=she has made plans] to cut the staff down to just 15 people.

Even the best-laid plans [=the most carefully made plans] sometimes go wrong.

She lays great stress/emphasis on good manners. [=she stresses/emphasizes good manners very much]

The author lays the blame/responsibility for the state of the environment squarely on the government. [=the author blames the government for the state of the environment]

[+ obj] :to make (something) ready :to prepare (something)

lay a trap

lay a fire in the fireplace

(Brit) Places were laid (at the table) for three people. [=silverware, glasses, and napkins were put on the table for three people who will be eating there]

(Brit) lay [=set] the table for a meal

[+ obj] informal :to risk losing (money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong :bet

lay money on a race

[+ obj] informal + offensive :to have sex with someone - usually used in the phrase get laid

All he cares about is getting laid. [=having sex]

lay aside

[phrasal verb]

lay (something) aside or lay aside (something)

to place (something) to one side

She laid aside [=put aside, set aside] the book she had been reading and turned on the TV. - often used figuratively

Plans for a new school have been laid aside [=put aside, set aside] for now until more money can be raised.

It's time for all of us to lay aside old prejudices.

We need to lay our differences aside so that we can learn to work together.

to keep (something) for special or future use :to reserve or save (something)

She has been able to lay aside [=put aside] a few dollars each week.

lay by

[phrasal verb]

lay (something) by or lay by (something) :to keep (something) for special or future use

She has been able to lay by [=lay aside] a few dollars each week.

lay charges

Brit :to accuse someone officially of doing something illegal

Police are deciding whether to lay charges (against her).

lay claim to

xem claim

lay down

[phrasal verb]

lay (something) down or lay down (something)

to clearly state (a rule, standard, guideline, etc.)

The company has laid down strict new safety standards.

to stop using (something)

At noon, we laid down the rakes and rested for a while.

The strikers laid down their tools.

lay (a weapon) down or lay down (a weapon) :to put (a weapon) down and stop fighting

The police ordered the criminals to lay down their weapons.

lay down your life formal :to give up your life for a good purpose :to die for a good cause

heroes who laid down their lives to preserve our nation

lay down the law :to make a strong statement about what someone is or is not allowed to do

The agreement lays down the law (to everyone) on what the group allows.

When she came home after midnight, her father laid down the law: if she came home that late again, she would not be allowed to watch TV for a week. - see also 1lay 1 (above)

lay eyes on

xem eye

lay hold of

xem hold

lay in

[phrasal verb]

lay (something) in or lay in (something) :to get and store (a supply of something) for future use

They laid in [=laid up] canned goods for the winter.

lay into

[phrasal verb]

lay into (someone or something) informal :to angrily attack or criticize (someone or something)

The coach really laid into us for playing so carelessly.

lay it on the line

xem line

lay off

[phrasal verb]

lay (someone) off or lay off (someone) :to stop employing (someone) because there is not enough work

The company has had to lay off most of the staff.

Costs have increased and many workers have been laid off. [=let go] - see also layoff

lay off (something) informal :to stop doing, using, eating, or drinking (something)

You should lay off the late nights. [=you should stop staying up so late]

My doctor advised me to lay off caffeine.

He's a much nicer person since he laid off the booze. [=since he stopped drinking alcohol]

I need to lay off fatty foods and lose some weight.

lay off or lay off (someone) informal :to leave someone alone :to stop annoying someone

I wish you'd just lay off!

Lay off me! [=stop bothering me]

lay on

[phrasal verb]

lay (something) on or lay on (something)

to spread (something) over a surface

Try to lay the grout on the surface evenly. - often used figuratively

(informal) My parents have been laying a lot of guilt on me. [=have been saying things that make me feel guilty]

(informal) If you have something to tell me, just lay it on me. [=just tell me]

He laid the flattery on pretty heavily.

She laid on a fake southern accent. [=she spoke with a southern accent although she doesn't usually speak that way]

b Brit :to provide (something) for someone

If a lot of people want to come, more coaches will be laid on for them.

lay it on (thick) informal :to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere

You should compliment her cooking but don't lay it on too thick or she'll know you don't mean it.

He laid it on pretty heavily and pretended to be interested in what she said.

lay out

[phrasal verb]

lay (something) out or lay out (something)

to place (something) on a surface in a carefully arranged way

The wires were laid out along the floor.

Brochures were laid out on a table.

She was laying out the cheese and crackers for the guests.

to arrange (something) in a particular pattern or design

The garden was laid out in a formal pattern.

Much of Manhattan is laid out in the form of a grid. - see also layout

to plan the details of (something)

She's been hired to lay out [=map out] the election campaign.

The work for tomorrow is all laid out.

to explain the details of (something)

He laid out the reasons for his decision.

e informal :to spend (money)

The city laid out millions of dollars for the new stadium. - see also outlay

lay (someone's body) out or lay out (someone's body) :to prepare (someone's dead body) so that it can be seen by family and friends before it is buried

They laid him out in a plain coffin.

lay (someone) out or lay out (someone) informal :to make (someone) unconscious :to knock (someone) out

He laid his opponent out with a hard right to the jaw.

lay over

[phrasal verb] US

to make a stop in the middle of a journey

Our flight to Italy laid over in Madrid for several hours.

lay (someone) over :to cause (someone) to stop in the middle of a journey - usually used as (be) laid over

We were laid over in Madrid for several hours. - see also layover

lay siege to

xem siege

lay (someone) to rest

xem rest

lay to rest (something)

or lay (something) to rest

xem rest

lay up

[phrasal verb]

lay (something) up or lay up (something)

a old-fashioned :to store (something)

lay up [=lay in] grain for the winter

to take (something) out of active use or service

We laid up the boat for the winter.

lay (someone) up or lay up (someone) :to cause (someone) to stay at home or in bed because of illness or injury

The flu laid him up for two weeks.

usually used as (be) laid up

He was laid up for six weeks with a bad back.

He was laid up by the flu.

lay waste to

to cause very bad damage to (something)

The fire laid waste to the land. [=the fire caused great destruction to the land]

lay your hands on

xem hand

the goose that lays the golden egg

xem goose

noun

plural lays

[count] informal + offensive :a person who is being described as a sexual partner

a great lay

an easy lay [=a person who is very willing to have sex] - see also lay of the land

past tense of 1lie

adjective

always used before a noun

not trained in a certain profession :not having a lot of knowledge about a certain thing

a science magazine written for the lay public

lay and professional readers

belonging to a religion but not officially a priest, minister, etc.

lay preachers

* Các từ tương tự:
lay of the land, layabout, layaway, lay-by, layer, layer cake, layette, layin, layman
verb

Lay the cloth on the table, then lay the book on top of it

place

put (down)

set (down)

position

deposit

spread

The table was laid for four

set

arrange

Before I can argue my case, I must lay a firm foundation of trust

Often

lay down

establish

build

construct

I'll lay ten to one that you won't be able to move that crate

stake

bet

wager

gamble

hazard

risk

Did Edward ever succeed in laying that ghost of a rumour that haunted his career for so long?

destroy

suppress

exorcize

We have laid our proposal before the board

present

offer

submit

set or put forth

advance

bring or put forward

set out

There is no justification for laying the blame on Leonard

charge

impute

direct

lodge

prefer

aim

attribute

ascribe

copulate (with)

couple (with)

have (sexual) intercourse (with)

sleep (with)

lie (with)

bed

go to bed (with)

mate (with)

have sex (with)

go all the way (with)

service

Slang screw

shack up (with)

Brit roger

Taboo fuck

She laid bare the most intimate details of their relationship

lay bare

expose

reveal

uncover

disclose

divulge

bring to light

show

unveil

lift the veil from

She laid down the conditions on which he could return home

lay down

stipulate

require

demand

insist on

dictate

I have been trying to lay hold of that book for weeks

lay hold of

seize

grab

snatch

nab

catch or get hold of

get

lay in

See 19 (a)

below

We laid into the gang and gave them a sound drubbing

lay into

attack

assault

set about

assail

lambaste

belabour

Don't believe what Frank tells you - he really lays it on pretty thick sometimes

lay it on

exaggerate

overstate

embroider

lay low

See 18 (c)

below

lay off

Fifty workers were laid off because business was slack

a suspend

dismiss

discharge

fire

let go

cashier

drum out of the corps

Colloq (give the) sack

(give the) axe

kick out

(give the) boot

boot out

give (someone) his or her walking papers

I wish you'd lay off for a while and stop bothering me. You must lay off phoning your mother twice a day

b let up

quit (it)

stop (it)

cease

desist

leave off

leave alone

Colloq knock (it) off

cut (it) out

come off (it)

lay on

The company laid on quite a Christmas party

a provide

cater (for)

supply

In addition to enforcing payment of back taxes, they laid on a penalty of 20 per cent

b impose

charge

assess

demand

require

lay out

The art department laid out the advertisements for the new campaign

a design

plan

outline

sketch

arrange

set up

The salesmen often lay out the money for their expenses and are then reimbursed

b advance

disburse

spend

expend

pay

give

contribute

Colloq shell out

ante up

kick in with

fork out

He laid out the challenger with a blow to the solar plexus

c lay low

floor

prostrate

knock down or out

strike or cut down

flatten

fell

strike down

Colloq knock for six

kayo or K

O

lay up

We laid up a supply of canned goods for the winter

a lay in

amass

accumulate

save (up)

hoard

preserve

store

keep

put away

put by

She has been laid up with a virus all week

b hospitalize

incapacitate

disable

confine to bed

keep indoors

adjective

He served as a lay preacher for many years

secular

non-clerical

laic

non-ecclesiastical

Members of the lay public did not immediately understand the dangers of the greenhouse effect

amateur

non-professional

non-specialist

noun

Macaulay wrote a book entitled Lays of Ancient Rome

ballad

song

air

refrain

strain

melody

poem

ode

lyric

rhyme

ballade
verb

to shake

* Các từ tương tự:
lay chuyển, lay động, lay lắt, lay láy, lay ơn, lay-ơn

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