lay out

• 短语动词，表示将物品按一定方式摆放或排列，清楚地解释或阐述某事，或花费金钱。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of arranging something in a particular way, explaining something clearly, or spending money.

不可数 · 不规则动词 · 及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Arrange or spread outformal

   To arrange or spread something out in an organized way.

   摆放

   • She laid out the documents on the table for review.
   • He laid out the tools neatly before starting the repair.
   • The architect laid out the plans for the new building.

   同义词arrangearraydisplaypositionset outspreadspread outunfold

   反义词collectgather

2. Explain or present clearlyformal

   To explain or present something in a clear and detailed manner.

   阐述

   • The manager laid out the company's strategy for the next year.
   • She laid out her arguments in a logical order.
   • He laid out the steps needed to complete the project.

   同义词delineatedescribedetailenumerateexplainexpoundmap outoutlinepresentset forthspell out

   反义词complicateconfusemuddleobscure

3. Spend moneyinformal

   To spend a significant amount of money, often on something specific.

   花费

   • They laid out a fortune on their wedding.
   • He laid out $500 for the new gaming console.
   • She laid out a lot of cash for the renovation.

   同义词cough updisburseexpendfork outoutlayshell outsplurge

基本动词lay