動詞 lay in:

1. keep or lay aside for future use
   同義詞：store, hive away, put in, salt away, stack away, stash away

動詞 lie in:

1. originate (in)
   同義詞：dwell, consist, lie, belong, lie in
2. be in confinement for childbirth
   同義詞：lie in

1. The cup lay in pieces on the floor.
   地上是那杯子的碎片。
2. Their clothes lay in a huddle on the floor.
   他們的衣服雜亂地堆在地板上。
3. After the traffic accident he lay in bed for two weeks.
   車禍后他在床上躺了兩個星期。
4. He lay in his bunk under a mound of blankets.
   他躺在鋪上，身上蓋了一大堆毯子。
5. The books lay in a heap on the floor.
   書堆放在地板上。
6. She lay in a hammock to have a rest.
   她躺在吊床上休息一會。
7. The broken vase lay in shatters.
   那只打碎了的花瓶的碎片撒了一地。
8. He lay in a sprawl over the desk.
   他手腳攤開趴在書桌上。