laying
n. 產卵數,瞄準
v. 打賭( lay的現在分詞 ); 提出; 放置; 鋪
1. the production of eggs (especially in birds)
The aphid is now laying waste to the wheat and barley fields.
蚜蟲正在毀掉一片片的小麥和大麥田地。
The caterers were already laying out the tables for lunch.
負責餐飲的人已經在為午餐擺桌了。
They are prolific breeders, with many hens laying up to six eggs.
他們都是多產的飼養員,養的母雞很多都可以下6個蛋之多。
Officials are laying the groundwork for a summit conference of world leaders.
官員們正在為世界首腦峰會做準備工作。
a small flock of laying hens
一小群下蛋的母雞