waylay

英 [ˌweɪˈleɪ]      美 [ˌweɪˈleɪ]
  • vt. 伏击;埋伏
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waylay 拦路

way,路,lay,放置。引申词义拦路,抢劫。

waylay (v.)
"to ambush," 1510s, from way (n.) + lay (v.), on model of Middle Low German, Middle Dutch wegelagen "besetting of ways, lying in wait with evil or hostile intent along public ways." Related: Waylaid; waylaying.
1. Greenpeace managed to assemble enough boats to waylay the ship at sea.
绿色和平组织设法聚集起足够数量的小船在海上拦截该船。
2. She lingered outside the theater to waylay him after the show.
她在戏院外面徘徊想在演出之后拦住他说话.

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