| 释义 |
lay something out 1. spread something out to its full extent, especially so that it can be seen （尤指为检查）摊开： the police were insisting that suitcases should be opened and their contents laid out. 警察坚持要打开手提箱, 让里面的东西一目了然。 2. construct or arrange buildings or gardens according to a plan 按照规划建造： they proceeded to lay out a new town. 他们开始规划建造新城。 ■ arrange and present material for printing and publication （印刷, 出版）设计版面： the brochure is beautifully laid out. 小册子版面设计精美。 ■ explain something clearly and carefully 阐明, 解释清楚： we need a paper laying out our priorities. 我们需要一份报纸来阐明我方优先考虑之事。 3. informal spend a sum of money 〈非正式〉花一笔钱： look at the money I had to lay out for your uniform. 看看我给你买队服要花的钱。 |