躺
lie down; topple over
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
lie down (on a surface)
Used for people or animals resting, relaxing, or lying on a flat surface.
He was so tired that he lay down on the sofa and fell asleep.
Mom often tells me to lie in bed and rest properly.
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He lay down at the edge of the field and rested for a while.
Cats love to lie in the sun to bask.
Don't lie on the cold concrete floor.
verb
topple over; fall down
Used for inanimate objects that fall onto the ground sideways.
A big tree lay across the road, blocking traffic.
The strong wind knocked several bicycles over, leaving them lying scattered on the ground.
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This old cabinet accidentally toppled over against the wall and scratched the floor.
After the heavy rain, many broken tree branches lay along the roadside.
The truck driver braked suddenly, causing the cargo to spill all over the ground.