lie

• 名词，指为了欺骗他人而故意说的不真实的话。也可指虚构、捏造的说法。

A noun referring to a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive.

1. False statementA2formal

   An intentionally untrue statement made to deceive someone.

   谎言

   • Telling a lie can damage your reputation.
   • He admitted it was a lie after the truth came out.
   • Politicians are often accused of telling lies.

   同义词canarddeceitfabricationfalsehoodfibfictioninventionmisrepresentationprevaricationuntruth

   反义词facttruthverity

2. Position of lying downB2formal

   The way or position in which something is placed or lies.

   位置

   • The lie of the land affects building plans.
   • The boat found its lie in the shallow water.
   • The golf ball's lie was awkward on the slope.

   同义词arrangementlaylocationplacementpositionposture

• 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。

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

不规则动词

1. Recline or restA1formal

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

   躺

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

   同义词lollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch out

   反义词ariserisesitstand

2. Say something untrueA2formal

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

   说谎

   • 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.

   同义词deceivedissembleequivocatefabricatefalsifyfibinventmisleadperjureprevaricate

3. Be located or situatedB1formal

   To be in a particular position or place.

   位于

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

   同义词restsit

短语动词变体lie aroundlie downlie inlie with