定義 / Definition
[verb]
・to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position
・put down and set in position for use.
・used with an abstract noun so that the phrase formed has the same meaning as the verb related to the noun used, e.g. ‘lay the blame on’ means ‘to blame’.
・(of a female bird, insect, reptile, or amphibian) produce (an egg) from inside the body.
[noun]
・the general appearance of an area of land.
・the laying of eggs or the period during which they are laid.
— その他 例文 —
He laid his bag on the table.
彼はテーブルの上にかばんを置いた
The turtle was laying eggs.
カメは産卵していました。
Sea turtles lay eggs on the beach.
ウミガメは砂浜で卵を産みます。
If you wish to, you can lay your plan before the committee.
お望みならば、あなたの計画を委員会に提出することができます。
Grandmother is laid up with the flu.
祖母はインフルエンザで寝込んでいる。