laying
n. 产卵数,瞄准
v. 打赌( lay的现在分词 ); 提出; 放置; 铺
1. the production of eggs (especially in birds)
The aphid is now laying waste to the wheat and barley fields.
蚜虫正在毁掉一片片的小麦和大麦田地。
The caterers were already laying out the tables for lunch.
负责餐饮的人已经在为午餐摆桌了。
They are prolific breeders, with many hens laying up to six eggs.
他们都是多产的饲养员,养的母鸡很多都可以下6个蛋之多。
Officials are laying the groundwork for a summit conference of world leaders.
官员们正在为世界首脑峰会做准备工作。
a small flock of laying hens
一小群下蛋的母鸡