lay open
US /leɪ ˈoʊpən/
UK /leɪ ˈəʊpən/
片語動詞
1.
揭露, 暴露
to reveal or expose something, often something hidden or sensitive
範例:
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The investigation will lay open the truth about the scandal.
調查將揭露醜聞的真相。
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His confession helped to lay open the entire criminal network.
他的供詞有助於揭露整個犯罪網絡。
2.
使面臨, 使容易受到
to make something vulnerable or susceptible to attack or criticism
範例:
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The new policy could lay the company open to legal challenges.
新政策可能會使公司面臨法律挑戰。
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By admitting his mistake, he laid himself open to criticism.
通過承認錯誤，他使自己容易受到批評。