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lying [ˈlaııŋ]

lie1 <lay; lain; lying> [laı] VB intr

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1. lie:

lie
(平)躺 tǎng
lie
卧 wò

I . lie2 <lying> [laı] VB intr

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II . lie2 <lying> [laı] N

Usage examples with lying

suspect sb of lying
怀疑某人说谎
a lying position
卧姿
books lying around the room
房间里四处放着的书籍
He spotted his reputation by lying repeatedly.
他因屡次说谎而玷污了自己的名誉。
There was a book lying on the desk.
书桌上平放着一本书。
He didn't know the truth— or, was he lying.
他不知道真相——要不他在撒谎。

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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However, the wolf is lying nearby with the fox, and, overhearing it, promises to make him stay true to his word.
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Everywhere the decks were strewn with dead men, lying beneath the debris.
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Two employees are charged with obstruction of justice and for lying to federal investigators.
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If lying on a four-poster day bed on an intravenous drip of cocktails loses its polish however, there are plenty of quieter escapes.
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The village spread over two low-lying hills surrounded by springs.
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The vessel was almost lying bottom up on the sea floor.
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Lying can only pile up and damage relationships and your self-respect.
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And then there she was, lying in the shadows of a tree, nonplussed by the presence of the elephants.
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It typically involves connecting a person's wrists and ankles behind their back whilst lying face down using some form of physical restraints.
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As he listened to her, he could foresee the daunting challenges lying ahead.
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