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单词 well-laid
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Definition of well-laid in English:

well-laid

adjective ˌwɛlˈleɪd
  • 1Firmly or skilfully laid.

  • 2With adverbs in uses corresponding to phrasal verbs at "lay", especially in "well-laid-out".

  • 3Of a plan, scheme, etc.: formulated carefully or meticulously.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas More (1478–1535), lord chancellor, humanist, and martyr. From well + laid, past participle of lay.

Definition of well-laid in US English:

well-laid

adjectiveˌwɛlˈleɪd
  • 1Firmly or skilfully laid.

  • 2With adverbs in uses corresponding to phrasal verbs at "lay", especially in "well-laid-out".

  • 3Of a plan, scheme, etc.: formulated carefully or meticulously.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas More (1478–1535), lord chancellor, humanist, and martyr. From well + laid, past participle of lay.

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