lay down the marker

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To set the standard. idiomatic
    — City held firm and even threatened to retake the lead when Adam Johnson tested De Gea, but it was United who laid down the marker for the forthcoming Premier League campaign, beginning the defence of their title by collecting more silverware.

词形变化

lays down the marker present,singular,third-person laying down the marker participle,present laid down the marker participle,past laid down the marker past lay down a marker alternative
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