lay-by
noun
UK/ˈleɪ.baɪ/
US/ˈleɪ.baɪ/
Definitions of lay-by noun
road(道路)
- Countable(可数名词)
An area at the side of a road where vehicles can stop briefly without disrupting the flow of traffic.
（路边的）停车区；临时停车带
We stopped at a lay-by to consult the map.
我们在路边停车区停下来查看地图。
They took a break at a lay-by after a long drive.
他们在长途驾驶后在临时停车带休息了一下。
Be cautious of oncoming traffic when pulling into a lay-by.
驶入临时停车带时要小心对向来车。
payment(支付)
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
A method of purchasing goods by making regular small payments, with the goods being received after full payment is completed; or the goods bought through this system.
分期付款；分期付款购物
She chose to buy the new sofa on lay-by.
她选择用分期付款的方式购买新沙发。
This store offers interest-free lay-by plans on many items.
这家商店提供许多商品的免息分期付款计划。
He put the toy on lay-by until he had paid for it in full.
他把玩具放在分期付款，直到全额付清。