lay down

• 短语动词，表示把某物放在表面上、制定规则或原则，或放弃某物。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of placing something flat on a surface, establishing rules or principles, or surrendering something.

不可数 · 不规则动词 · 及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Put something flatformal

   To place something in a flat or horizontal position.

   放下

   • She laid down the book on the table.
   • He laid down the carpet in the living room.
   • Please lay down the tools carefully.

   同义词depositplaceplace downput downrestset down

   反义词raisestandupright

2. Establish rules or principlesformal

   To officially state or establish a rule, law, or principle.

   制定

   • The manager laid down the new company policies.
   • The constitution lays down the rights of citizens.
   • The coach laid down strict rules for the team.

   同义词decreedictateenactestablishformulateordainprescribeset downstipulate

3. Surrender or give upformal

   To give up something, often a weapon or a position, usually in a formal context.

   放下

   • The soldiers were ordered to lay down their arms.
   • He laid down his life for his country.
   • She laid down her position as director.

   同义词abandoncedegive uprelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

   反义词defendholdkeepmaintainretain

基本动词lay

• 动词短语，表示躺下、卧倒，采取水平或躺卧的姿势，通常指在床上或其他平面上。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of placing oneself in a horizontal or resting position, typically on a bed or other flat surface.

不可数 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不带宾语

1. Recline or restformal

   To place oneself in a horizontal position, typically for rest or sleep.

   躺下

   • I need to lie down for a while because I feel dizzy.
   • She lay down on the sofa and fell asleep.
   • The doctor advised him to lie down and relax.

   同义词go to bedlollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch outturn in

   反义词risestand

2. Accept passivelyinformal

   To accept something unpleasant without resistance or protest.

   屈从

   • He refused to lie down under the unfair criticism.
   • She won't just lie down and accept defeat.
   • They are not going to lie down while their rights are being violated.

   同义词acquiescecapitulatecomplyenduregive insubmitsuccumbtolerateyield

基本动词lie