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lay on

[phrasal verb]
lay (something) on or lay on (something)
: to spread (something) over a surface把(某物)铺开;在表面抹
often used figuratively常用作比喻
British : to provide (something) for someone为某人提供(某物)
lay it on (thick) informal : to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere说得过分;虚伪夸张;竭力恭维
⇒ Main Entry: 1 lay

lay on

verb

laid on; laying on; lays on

transitive verb

1
a
: to apply by or as if by spreading on a surface
laying it on thick
b
: provide, arrange
food laid on in abundance
c
: hand out
laid on awards
2
chiefly British : hire

Synonyms

Example Sentences

she lays the butter on so thickly that you hardly taste the bagel lay on more staff for the busy tourist season in the Lake District
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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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The first known use of lay on was in 1600

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