lay

• يُستخدم لوصف شخص ليس عضوًا في مهنة معينة أو لا يملك معرفة متخصصة في مجال محدد، أي غير مختص أو غير مهني. ويُستخدم أيضًا للدلالة على ما يتعلق بالعامة أو غير رجال الدين.

Describes someone who is not a member of a particular profession or who lacks specialized knowledge in a specific field.

1. Non-clericalB2formal

   Relating to people who are not members of the clergy or a religious order.

   علماني

   • The lay members of the church organized the charity event.
   • He is a lay preacher who volunteers at the local parish.
   • The council includes both clergy and lay representatives.

   المرادفاتlaicsecular

   الأضدادclericalecclesiasticalreligious

2. Non-professionalB2formal

   Not belonging to or trained in a particular profession or specialized field.

   غير متخصص

   • The book is written for a lay audience, avoiding technical jargon.
   • A lay person might find the legal documents confusing.
   • The report was reviewed by both experts and lay readers.

   المرادفاتamateurinexpertnonprofessionalunqualifiedunschooleduntrained

   الأضدادexpertprofessional

• اسم يشير إلى قصيدة أو أغنية قصيرة ذات طابع سردي، غالبًا ما تكون من أصل شعبي وتُغنّى، وتتضمن عادة لازمة مكررة. كما قد يدل في سياقات أدبية على حكاية أو أسطورة تُروى.

A noun referring to a short narrative poem or song, often of popular origin and intended to be sung, typically featuring a refrain.

1. Narrative song with refrainC1formal

   A short narrative song or lyric poem, often with a recurring refrain, popular in medieval times.

   أغنية سردية بلازمة

   • The minstrel performed a lay about the brave knight.
   • She sang a haunting lay with a repeating chorus.
   • The old lay told the story of a tragic love affair.

   المرادفاتballadroundelay

2. C1formal

   A narrative poem of popular origin, often telling a romantic or heroic story.

   قصيدة سردية

   • The poet composed a lay about the adventures of a sea captain.
   • This ancient lay has been passed down through generations.
   • He recited a lay that celebrated the beauty of the countryside.

   المرادفاتballaddittypoemsong

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على وضع شيء ما بعناية أو بحذر، أو لإضجاعه أو تثبيته في موضع أو هيئة معينة.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting something down gently or carefully, or to arrange or set something in position.

فعل شاذ

1. Put into a certain place or abstract locationA2formal

   To place something carefully in a specific position or location.

   وضع في مكان معين أو موضع مجرد

   • She laid the book on the table.
   • He laid the blame on his colleague.
   • They laid the foundation for the new building.

   المرادفاتdepositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsituate

   الأضدادliftraiseremove

2. Put in a horizontal positionA2formal

   To set something down flat or in a resting position.

   وضع الشيء مستلقياً

   • She laid the baby gently in the crib.
   • He laid the carpet across the floor.
   • The workers laid the tiles in a straight line.

   المرادفاتdepositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsettle

   الأضدادerectraisestandupright

3. Prepare or position for action or operationB1formal

   To arrange or set up something for a specific purpose or use.

   يُهيّئ أو يضع للتنفيذ أو التشغيل

   • They laid the table for dinner.
   • The general laid out the battle plan.
   • She laid the groundwork for the project.

   المرادفاتarrangeestablishfixplacepositionprepareputsetset upspread

4. Lay eggsA2formal

   To produce eggs from the body, typically used for birds, reptiles, or insects.

   يضع البيض

   • The hen laid three eggs this morning.
   • Sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach.
   • The bird laid a clutch of five eggs.

   المرادفاتdepositspawn

5. Impose as a duty, burden, or punishmentB2formal

   To assign or enforce something, such as a responsibility, tax, or penalty.

   فرض

   • The court laid a heavy fine on the company.
   • The new law lays a tax on luxury goods.
   • They laid the responsibility for the failure on the manager.

   المرادفاتassignburdenchargeexactimposeinflictlevyplaceput

   الأضدادabsolveexemptliftrelieveremove

الصيغ المركّبةlay awaylay downlay inlay intolay offlay outlay overlay up

• فعل يدل على قول الكذب أو الإخبار بغير الحقيقة عن قصد.

A verb used to indicate the act of telling something untrue or not true.

فعل شاذ

1. Recline or restA1formal

   To be in a flat position on a surface, usually horizontal.

   استلقاء

   • She lay on the bed to rest.
   • The book lay open on the table.
   • He lay down on the grass to watch the clouds.

   المرادفاتlollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch out

   الأضدادariserisesitstand

2. Say something untrueA2formal

   To say or tell something that is not true, intentionally deceive.

   الكذب

   • He lied about his age to get the job.
   • Don't lie to your parents.
   • She lied when she said she didn't take the money.

   المرادفاتdeceivedissembleequivocatefabricatefalsifyfibinventmisleadperjureprevaricate

3. Be located or situatedB1formal

   To be in a particular position or place.

   يقع

   • The treasure lies buried under the old tree.
   • The fault lies with the management.
   • The decision lies in your hands.

   المرادفاتrestsit

الصيغ المركّبةlie aroundlie downlie inlie with