Waylay
[ 'wei'lei ]
成人 Adult Edu
vt. 拦截，拦路;
📝 例句
She lingered outside the theater to waylay him after the show.
她在戏院外面徘徊想在演出之后拦住他说话.
🌱 联想助记
【记】※ way-路,lay-躺:在路边躺着准备伏击
※ way-路,lay-放置:在路上放置地雷→伏击
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
waylay
v
(pt, pp waylaid )[Tn]
wait for and stop (sb who is passing), esp in order to rob him or to ask him for sth 等著拦截（经过的某人）（尤指为抢劫或要求某事物）
The patrol was waylaid by bandits. 巡逻队遭到土匪伏击.
He waylaid me with a request for a loan. 他等我经过时拦住我向我借钱.
🔁 扩展释义
*[wei'lei]vt. 伏击, 埋伏【法】 挡路抢劫, 挡路, 挡截
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Canada has the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
加拿大有世界上最壮观的瀑布。
Do you like skiing?
你喜欢滑雪？
Those planning a trip to remote areas, or intending to live in countries where drinking water is not readily available, should know about the various possible methods for making water safe.
那些计划去偏远地区旅行，或在饮用水不现成的国家居住的人，应该知道如何使水适于饮用的各种办法。