"lay in" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 储备
• 贮存

Definition

收集并储存用品或资源，尤其是为将来或紧急情况做准备。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于“lay in supplies”、“lay in food”等表达，表示通过储备为将来做准备。略带正式或老派色彩。不要与“lie in”（赖床）混淆。结构为“lay in + 名词”。

Examples

We need to lay in enough water before the storm arrives.

我们需要在暴风雨来临前**储备**足够的水。

They always lay in extra food for the winter.

他们总是为冬天**储备**额外的食物。

Farmers often lay in seeds before planting season.

农民经常在播种季节前**储备**种子。

She likes to lay in a lot of snacks when there's a big sale at the store.

她喜欢在商店大促销时**囤积**零食。

It's smart to lay in some extra batteries before a power outage.

在停电前**储备**一些额外的电池是明智的。

If you know prices are going up, it's a good idea to lay in some essentials now.

如果你知道物价要上涨，现在**储备**一些必需品是个好主意。