waylay
US /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
UK /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
동사
1.
붙잡다, 가로막다
to stop someone and talk to them or bother them for a period of time
예시:
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I was waylaid by a colleague who wanted to discuss a new project.
새로운 프로젝트를 논의하고 싶어 하는 동료에게 붙잡혔다.
•
Tourists are often waylaid by street vendors.
관광객들은 종종 노점상들에게 붙잡힌다.
2.
매복하다, 습격하다
to lie in wait for and attack someone from a hidden position
예시:
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The bandits planned to waylay the travelers on the mountain pass.
산적들은 산길에서 여행자들을 매복하여 공격할 계획을 세웠다.
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He was afraid someone might waylay him on his way home.
그는 집에 가는 길에 누군가에게 습격당할까 봐 두려워했다.