waylay
v
(pt, pp waylaid )[Tn]
wait for and stop (sb who is passing), esp in order to rob him or to ask him for sth 等著攔截(經(jīng)過的某人)(尤指為搶劫或要求某事物)
The patrol was waylaid by bandits. 巡邏隊(duì)遭到土匪伏擊.
He waylaid me with a request for a loan. 他等我經(jīng)過時(shí)攔住我向我借錢.
?? 擴(kuò)展釋義
*[wei'lei]vt. 伏擊, 埋伏【法】 擋路搶劫, 擋路, 擋截
?? 同為「GRE」詞匯
bemusedadj. 困惑的,茫然的,不知所措的;
v. 使困惑,使發(fā)呆( bemuse的過去式和過去分詞);
Canada has the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
加拿大有世界上最壯觀的瀑布。
Do you like skiing?
你喜歡滑雪?
Those planning a trip to remote areas, or intending to live in countries where drinking water is not readily available, should know about the various possible methods for making water safe.