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Laid Meaning in English

word · lemma: lay

/ˈɫeɪd/
layd
/lˈeɪd/
layd

释义

'Laid' is the past tense and past participle of 'lay'. It means put something down carefully in a place, or for birds, produce eggs.

用法与细微差别

Don't confuse 'lay' with 'lie'. 'Lay' usually takes an object: you lay something down. Common patterns: 'laid the book on the table', 'laid the baby in bed', 'laid eggs'. 'Laid-back' is a separate adjective with a different meaning.

例句

She laid the keys on the table.

basic

The hen laid three eggs this morning.

basic

He laid the baby on the bed gently.

basic

I laid everything out last night so I wouldn't be late today.

natural

They laid new carpet in the office over the weekend.

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She laid a hand on my shoulder and said everything would be okay.

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