| 释义 |
the lie (North American lay) of the land1The features or characteristics of an area: a night patrol about to scout out the lie of the land...- I've been studying the map and I want to take a look at the lie of the land in daylight.
- Their mission, as a reconnaissance regiment, was to operate in advance of the heavy tanks, to spy out the lie of the land and report back on enemy activity and position.
- It was only by climbing a steep hill in the morning which overlooked the wadhi bed that we could work out the lie of the land.
1.1The current situation: she was beginning to see the lie of the land with her in-laws...- The directors are in India regularly seeing partners, government and bureaucrats - checking out the lie of the land.
- It's nice to know you're wanted, nice to get the lie of the land.
- We will just have to wait and see what the lie of the land is.
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