/ˈleɪmən/ n.( 复laymen)1.(non-expert)门外汉；外行
The mere mention of the words 'heart failure', can conjure up, to the layman, the prospect of imminent death.一提“心脏衰竭”, 外行人就会联想到命不久矣的景象。
in layman's terms用外行人的话来说；简单来说
They explain scientific breakthroughs in layman's terms.他们用通俗的话语阐释科学突破。
There are basically two types called, in layman's terms, blue and white asbestos.石棉基本上有两种类型, 通常分别称为青石棉和白石棉。
2.(non-ordained church member)(基督教)平信徒
In 1932, one Boston layman wrote to Archbishop William O'Connell in support of Father Coughlin.1932年, 波士顿一名平信徒致函大主教威廉•奥康奈尔, 声援库格林神父。