1. To be in the past. Everything that lies behind us is what makes us who we are—the good and the bad.
机译:2.成为过去。我们身后的一切都造就了我们——好的和坏的。
Don’t be concerned about what lies behind you, only what lies ahead.
机译:不要关心身后的事,只关心前方的事。
2. To be placed or located in a haphazard or careless location or position. Usually used in the continuous tense. Why are all these boxes lying about? Someone could trip over them!
You can’t leave such sensitive information lying about—someone could see it who’s not meant to.
机译:你不能留下如此敏感的信息,谎报别人可能会看到,但不是故意的。
3.To be one’s responsibility. Typically said of something negative.
机译:成为一个人的责任。通常指消极的东西。
I’m the coach, and I called a bad play, so any blame for this loss lies at my door.
机译:我是教练,我说这是一场糟糕的比赛,所以这场失利的责任都在我身上。
4.To lie brazenly and barefacedly. A pun on the dual meanings of "lie." You know you have true power when you can lie like a rug, know that people don’t believe you, and know that they’ll go along with what you say regardless.
My brother always lies like a rug to get out of trouble with our parents. I just can’t understand how they still believe him at this stage.
机译:为了摆脱与父母之间的麻烦,我哥哥总是撒谎。我只是不明白他们怎么在这个阶段仍然相信他。
5.To obtain something or gain access to a particular place or thing through deceit. He didn’t actually have any of the proper certifications—he just lied his way into the job.