waylays; waylaid /-ˌleɪd/ ; /ˈweɪˌleɪd/; waylaying waylays; waylaid /-ˌleɪd/ ; /ˈweɪˌleɪd/; waylaying Learner's definition of WAYLAY
[+ object]
1
: to stop (someone who is going somewhere)拦截(正要去某处的某人) —
usually used as (be) waylaid通常用作(be) waylaid —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
: to attack (someone or something) by surprise from a hidden place伏击;突袭