lay out
第三人称
lays out
现在进行时
laying out
过去式
laid out
过去完成时
laid out
1
布置, 设计
to design and arrange something according to a specific plan
- The interior designer laid the furniture out in the room to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
室内设计师布置了房间里的家具，以创造一个舒适和诱人的氛围。
- The landscape architect laid out the garden to include a variety of plants and features, such as a patio, a fountain, and a walking path.
景观设计师设计了花园，包括各种植物和特色，如露台、喷泉和步行道。
- The urban planner laid the new neighborhood out to include a mix of housing, businesses, and green spaces.
城市规划者设计了新社区，包括住房、企业和绿地的混合。
- The software engineer laid out the user interface of the new app to be easy to use and navigate.
软件工程师设计了新应用程序的用户界面，使其易于使用和导航。
- The event planner laid out the schedule for the conference to include a variety of speakers, workshops, and social events.
活动策划者制定了会议日程，包括各种演讲者、研讨会和社交活动。
2
摊开, 布置
to arrange something in a flat and open way so that it is easily visible and accessible
- The mother laid the clothes out on the bed so that her children could choose what to wear.
母亲把衣服摊开在床上，以便她的孩子们可以选择穿什么。
- The architect laid out the plans for the new building on the table.
建筑师将新建筑的图纸摊开在桌子上。
- The artist laid their supplies out on the table before starting to paint.
艺术家在开始绘画之前将他们的用品摆放在桌子上。
- The chef laid out the ingredients on the counter before starting to cook.
厨师在开始烹饪之前将食材摆在柜台上。
- I laid out my clothes for the next day so that I could get dressed quickly in the morning.
我摆放好了第二天的衣服，这样早上就能快速穿好。
3
阐述, 详细说明
to explain something clearly and in detail
- The lawyer laid out the case for the jury, explaining the evidence and the arguments in detail.
律师向陪审团详细阐述了案件，解释了证据和论点。
- The business executive laid out the company's five-year plan to the board of directors.
这位业务主管向董事会阐述了公司的五年计划。
- The teacher laid out the lesson plan to the students, explaining what they would be learning and how they would be assessed.
老师向学生们详细说明了课程计划，解释了他们将学习什么以及如何被评估。
- The scientist laid out their research findings to the conference audience, explaining the methods and results of their study.
科学家向会议听众阐述了他们的研究发现，解释了研究的方法和结果。
- The politician laid out their platform to the voters, explaining their positions on the issues.
政治家向选民阐述了他们的纲领，解释了他们在问题上的立场。
5
花费, 支付
to spend a significant amount of money on something
- I'm not sure if I'm ready to lay out that much money for a new car.
我不确定我是否准备好为新车花那么多钱。
- My friend laid out a lot of money for their wedding, but it was worth it.
我的朋友为他们的婚礼花了很多钱，但这是值得的。
- The company is laying out a lot of money to develop the new product.
公司正在投入大量资金开发新产品。
- The gambler laid out all of their money on a single bet.
赌徒把他们所有的钱都押在了一次赌注上。
- I had to lay out a small fortune on a new car after mine broke down.
在我的车坏了之后，我不得不花一大笔钱买一辆新车。
6
击倒, 打昏
to make someone unconscious with a blow
- The boxer laid his opponent out with a single punch to the jaw.
拳击手一拳打在对手的下巴上，将其击倒。
- The police laid out the suspect who was resisting arrest.
警察击倒了拒捕的嫌疑人。
- The mugger laid his victim out with a blow to the head and stole his wallet.
抢劫者一拳打在受害者头上将其击昏并偷走了他的钱包。
- The football player laid out the opposing player with a hard tackle.
足球运动员用一个硬铲放倒了对方球员。
- The bouncers laid out the drunk man who was causing trouble.
保镖打晕了那个惹事的醉汉。
7
准备, 陈列
to make a corpse ready for burial
- The family laid out their loved one in the living room so that they could say their goodbyes.
家人将他们的亲人安放在客厅，以便他们能够道别。
- The priest laid out the deceased in the front of the church so that the congregation could pay their respects.
牧师将死者安放在教堂前，以便会众可以表达他们的敬意。
- The funeral home director laid out the body for the viewing.
殡仪馆馆长摆放了遗体供瞻仰。
- The mortician laid out the body and prepared it for burial.
殡葬师布置了尸体并为其准备下葬。
- The soldiers laid out their fallen comrades in preparation for a mass burial.
士兵们摆放他们倒下的战友，准备进行集体埋葬。