lay

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

ruОписывает человека, который не является членом определённой профессии или не обладает специальными знаниями в конкретной области.esDescribe a persona que no pertenece a una profesión determinada o que carece de conocimientos especializados en un campo concreto, en contraposición al profesional o experto. También puede referirse a lo secular o no eclesiástico en el ámbito religioso.frQualifie une personne qui n'appartient pas à une profession donnée ou qui ne possède pas de connaissances spécialisées dans un domaine particulier. Peut aussi désigner ce qui n'est pas ecclésiastique ou religieux.deBezeichnet jemanden, der nicht zu einer bestimmten Berufsgruppe gehört oder keine Fachkenntnisse auf einem Gebiet hat; auch nicht zur Geistlichkeit gehörend, weltlich.ptDescreve alguém que não é membro de uma determinada profissão ou não possui conhecimento especializado em uma área específica; também se refere ao que é leigo, não especializado, ou, no contexto religioso, não pertencente ao clero.zh指非专业的、不具备某领域专业知识的；也指与宗教神职无关的、世俗的。arيُستخدم 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.

1. Non-clerical B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСветскийeslaicofrLaïque / Laïc (non-clérical)deWeltlichptLeigozh世俗的arعلماني

   Sinônimos: laicsecular

   Antônimos: clericalecclesiasticalreligious

2. Non-professional B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНепрофессиональныйesNo profesional, legofrprofanedeLaienhaftptNão profissionalzh非专业的arغير متخصص

   Sinônimos: amateurinexpertnonprofessionalunqualifiedunschooleduntrained

   Antônimos: expertprofessional

• more lay comparative form
• most lay superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее короткое повествовательное стихотворение или песню, часто народного происхождения и предназначенную для пения, обычно с повторяющимся припевом.esSustantivo que designa un poema narrativo breve o una canción, a menudo de origen popular y destinada a ser cantada, generalmente con un estribillo repetido.frNom désignant un court poème narratif ou une chanson, souvent d'origine populaire et destinée à être chantée, généralement avec un refrain répété.deSubstantiv, das ein kurzes erzählendes Gedicht oder Lied bezeichnet, oft volkstümlichen Ursprungs und zum Singen bestimmt, meist mit wiederkehrendem Refrain.ptSubstantivo que designa uma balada ou canção narrativa curta, frequentemente de origem popular e destinada ao canto, geralmente com refrão repetido.zh名词，指短小的叙事诗或歌曲，常为民间创作、供吟唱，通常带有重复的副歌。arاسم 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.

1. Narrative song with refrain C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПесня-повествование с рефреномesLai medievalfrLai (poème narratif avec refrain)deErzähllied mit RefrainptLaizh叙事歌谣arأغنية سردية بلازمة

   Sinônimos: balladroundelay

2. Narrative poem C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБалладаesLai (poema narrativo medieval)frLai (poème narratif médiéval)deBalladeptBaladazh叙事诗arقصيدة سردية

   Sinônimos: balladdittypoemsong

• lays plural form
• lays' possessive plural form
• lay's possessive singular form

verbo irregular

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по аккуратному или осторожному помещению чего-либо, или для расположения или установки чего-либо в определённое положение.esVerbo que indica la acción de colocar o poner algo con cuidado o de forma ordenada, o de disponer o instalar algo en una posición determinada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de placer quelque chose avec soin ou précaution, ou pour disposer ou installer quelque chose dans une position donnée.deVerb, das das vorsichtige oder sorgfältige Legen von etwas an einen bestimmten Ort oder in eine bestimmte Position bezeichnet, auch das Ausbreiten oder Verlegen von etwas Flächigem.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar algo de maneira cuidadosa ou ordenada, ou de dispor ou instalar algo em determinada posição.zh动词，表示小心或整齐地放置某物，或将某物置于特定位置或使其处于某种状态。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على وضع شيء ما بعناية أو بحذر، أو لإضجاعه أو تثبيته في موضع أو هيئة معينة.

1. Put into a certain place or abstract location A2 formal

   To place something carefully in a specific position or location.

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

   ruПоместить в определённое место или абстрактное расположениеescolocarfrposer, étendre avec soindeAn einen bestimmten Ort oder eine abstrakte Position legenptColocar em um lugar ou posição específicazh放置于特定位置或抽象位置arوضع في مكان معين أو موضع مجرد

   Sinônimos: depositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsituate

   Antônimos: liftraiseremove

2. Put in a horizontal position A2 formal

   To set something down flat or in a resting position.

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

   ruПоложить горизонтальноesPoner en posición horizontalfrposer à platdeHorizontal hinlegenptColocar na horizontalzh平放arوضع الشيء مستلقياً

   Sinônimos: depositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsettle

   Antônimos: erectraisestandupright

3. Prepare or position for action or operation B1 formal

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

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

   ruПодготовить или расположить для действия или операцииesPreparar o disponer para una acción u operaciónfrpréparer, disposerdeVorbereiten oder positionieren für eine Handlung oder OperationptPreparar ou posicionar para ação ou operaçãozh准备或布置以行动或运作arيُهيّئ أو يضع للتنفيذ أو التشغيل

   Sinônimos: arrangeestablishfixplacepositionprepareputsetset upspread

4. Lay eggs A2 formal

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

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

   ruОткладывать яйцаesPoner huevosfrPondre (des œufs)deEier legenptBotar ovoszh产卵arيضع البيض

   Sinônimos: depositspawn

5. Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВозложитьesImponer (una carga, obligación o castigo)frImposer comme devoir, charge ou punitiondeAuferlegenptImporzh施加arفرض

   Sinônimos: assignburdenchargeexactimposeinflictlevyplaceput

   Antônimos: absolveexemptliftrelieveremove

• laid past participle
• laid past simple
• laying present participle
• lays third person singular

Variantes phrasal: lay awaylay downlay inlay intolay offlay outlay overlay up

verbo irregular

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по сообщению неправды или лжи.esVerbo que denota la acción de decir algo falso o que no es verdad, ya sea para engañar, ocultar información o distorsionar la realidad.frVerbe désignant l'action de dire quelque chose de faux ou de trompeur, de ne pas dire la vérité.deVerb, das die Handlung beschreibt, die Unwahrheit zu sagen oder jemanden zu täuschen.ptVerbo que designa o ato de dizer mentiras ou afirmar algo falso com intenção de enganar.zh动词，指故意说假话、提供不真实的信息。也可指制造虚假的印象或进行欺骗。arفعل يدل على قول الكذب أو الإخبار بغير الحقيقة عن قصد.

1. Recline or rest A1 formal

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

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

   ruЛежатьesyacer, estar tumbadofrêtre allongé / être couchédeliegenptDeitar-sezh躺arاستلقاء

   Sinônimos: lollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch out

   Antônimos: ariserisesitstand

2. Say something untrue A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛгатьesmentirfrmentirdeLügenptMentirzh说谎arالكذب

   Sinônimos: deceivedissembleequivocatefabricatefalsifyfibinventmisleadperjureprevaricate

3. Be located or situated B1 formal

   To be in a particular position or place.

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

   ruНаходитьсяesEstar situado o ubicadofrêtre situédeSich befindenptFicar situadozh位于arيقع

   Sinônimos: restsit

• lain past participle
• lay past simple
• lying present participle
• lies third person singular

Variantes phrasal: lie aroundlie downlie inlie with