单词 | lay on |
释义 | lay on [phrasal verb] 1 lay (something) on or lay on (something) a : to spread (something) over a surface把(某物)铺开;在表面抹 Try to lay the grout on the surface evenly.尽量把水泥浆均匀地抹在表面。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 (informal) My parents have been laying a lot of guilt on me. [=have been saying things that make me feel guilty]我父母总是责怪我这也不对,那也不对,使我自责不已。 (informal) If you have something to tell me, just lay it on me. [=just tell me]如果你有事要告诉我,就直说吧。 He laid the flattery on pretty heavily.他竭力阿谀奉承。 She laid on a fake southern accent. [=she spoke with a southern accent although she doesn't usually speak that way]她装着用南方腔说话。 b British : to provide (something) for someone为某人提供(某物) If a lot of people want to come, more coaches will be laid on for them.如果想来的人很多,那就要为他们提供更多的大巴。 2 lay it on (thick) informal : to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere说得过分;虚伪夸张;竭力恭维 You should compliment her cooking but don't lay it on too thick or she'll know you don't mean it.你应该称赞她的厨艺,但不要过头,否则她会认为你言不由衷。 He laid it on pretty heavily and pretended to be interested in what she said.他竭力奉承,假装对她说的话感兴趣。 lay |
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