laying

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс откладывания яиц, особенно у птиц.

A noun referring to the act or process of producing eggs, especially in birds.

неисчисляемое

1. Egg productionB1formal

   The act or process of producing eggs, especially by birds.

   Яйцекладка

   • The hen's laying has decreased this season.
   • Proper nutrition is important for consistent laying in poultry.
   • The farmer monitors the laying of his chickens daily.

   Синонимыegg laying

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по аккуратному или осторожному помещению чего-либо, или для расположения или установки чего-либо в определённое положение.

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

неправильный глагол

1. Put into a certain place or abstract locationA2formal

   To place something carefully in a specific position or location.

   Поместить в определённое место или абстрактное расположение

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

   Синонимыdepositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsituate

   Антонимыliftraiseremove

2. Put in a horizontal positionA2formal

   To set something down flat or in a resting position.

   Положить горизонтально

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

   Синонимыdepositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsettle

   Антонимыerectraisestandupright

3. Prepare or position for action or operationB1formal

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

   Подготовить или расположить для действия или операции

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

   Синонимыarrangeestablishfixplacepositionprepareputsetset upspread

4. Lay eggsA2formal

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

   Откладывать яйца

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

   Синонимыdepositspawn

5. Impose as a duty, burden, or punishmentB2formal

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

   Возложить

   • 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.

   Синонимыassignburdenchargeexactimposeinflictlevyplaceput

   Антонимыabsolveexemptliftrelieveremove

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