waylay
US /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
UK /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
動詞
1.
攔住, 阻礙
to stop someone and talk to them or bother them for a period of time
範例:
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I was waylaid by a colleague who wanted to discuss a new project.
我被一位想討論新專案的同事攔住了。
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Tourists are often waylaid by street vendors.
遊客經常被街頭小販攔住。
2.
伏擊, 攔路搶劫
to lie in wait for and attack someone from a hidden position
範例:
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The bandits planned to waylay the travelers on the mountain pass.
土匪計劃在山口伏擊旅行者。
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He was afraid someone might waylay him on his way home.
他擔心回家路上有人會伏擊他。