lay on the line

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To state strongly, clearly, and accurately. idiomatic,transitive
    — Martin presented the list to the 30-member House Republican Policy Committee, laid the facts on the line in cold political terms.
  2. To risk. idiomatic,transitive
    — California's Edmund Gerald Brown, 54, laid his political prestige on the line with a sheaf of legislative proposals.

词形变化

lays on the line present,singular,third-person laying on the line participle,present laid on the line participle,past laid on the line past
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