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lay aside

phrasal verb
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lay something aside (formal)
  1. to put something on one side and not use it or think about it把…放在一边（或搁置一旁） synonym set something aside
    • He laid aside his book and stood up.他把书放在一边，站了起来。🔊🔊
    • (figurative) Doctors have to lay their personal feelings aside.医生不得不把个人的情感置之度外。🔊🔊
    • With a resigned sigh she laid aside her book.她无奈地叹了口气，把书放到了一边。
  2. (also lay something by)
     to keep something to use, or deal with later留存备用；留待以后处理 synonym put something aside
    • They had laid money aside for their old age.他们存钱防老。🔊🔊