词组 | lie in |
释义 | lie in 1. lie in BrE to stay in bed in the morning later than usual, in order to have a rest: ▪ Don't wake me up tomorrow morning. I'm going to lie in. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑sleep in lie-in n singular BrE informal if you have a lie-in, you stay in bed in the morning for longer than usual in order to have a rest: ▪ On Sunday mornings we usually have a lie-in. 2. lie in sth not passive if a particular quality lies in something, the quality exists in it or as a result of it: ▪ Our company's strength lies in its excellent range of good quality products. ▪ The charm of the painting lay in its simplicity. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑reside in formal |
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