Definition
The prevailing conditions, circumstances, or general situation of a place or endeavor.
地形；地勢
Before we start this project, we need to understand the lie of the land.
在我們開始這個項目之前，我們需要了解當地的情況。
I need to understand the lie of the land before entering negotiations.
在進入談判之前，我需要了解當地的情況。
Please take the time to understand the lie of the land before making any decisions.
在做出任何決定之前，請花時間了解當地的情況。