1. to arrange or design something in a particular way
以特定方式安排或設計某物
She carefully laid out the documents on the table for the meeting.
她仔細地把會議文件在桌上擺開。
The architect laid out the floor plan for the new house.
建築師規劃了新房屋的平面圖。
Layout Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
layout
verb
快速理解
What does "Layout" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Layout"?
「layout」作為動詞，主要指規劃、設計或安排事物的空間位置與結構。
- 1
規劃設計
EN: to plan and design the arrangement of something
翻譯: 規劃並設計某物的排列方式。
- 2
安排佈置
EN: to arrange or set out in a particular way
翻譯: 以特定方式安排或擺放。
- 3
詳細說明
EN: to explain or present something in detail
翻譯: 詳細解釋或陳述某事。
- 4
投入資金
EN: to spend or invest a large sum of money
翻譯: 花費或投入一大筆資金。
小提醒：「layout」作動詞時較為正式，口語中更常用「arrange」、「design」或「plan out」。注意其名詞用法（版面、佈局）更為常見。
發音（How to Pronounce "Layout" in English）
How to pronounce "Layout" in English?"Layout" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Layout" from YouTube Videos
Maurizio Seracini: The secret lives of paintings
TED
“We also found out about the height of the ceiling, and we managed to reconstruct, therefore, all the layout of this original hall the way it was before there came Vasari and restructured the whole thing, including a staircase that was very important in order to precisely place "The Battle of Anghiari" on a specific area of one of the two walls.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Layout"?How does "Layout" change by context?
2. to explain or present something clearly and in detail
清楚且詳細地解釋或陳述某事
The manager laid out the new company strategy in the presentation.
經理在簡報中詳細說明了公司的新策略。
He laid out his reasons for resigning in a letter to the board.
他在給董事會的信中闡明了他辭職的理由。
3. to spend a large sum of money
花費一大筆錢
They laid out a fortune on their daughter's wedding.
他們為女兒的婚禮花了一大筆錢。
The company is willing to lay out the capital for the new research facility.
公司願意為新的研究設施投入資金。
4. to prepare a body for burial
為遺體做入殮準備
The funeral director laid out the deceased with great care.
殯葬業者非常細心地為逝者進行了入殮。
5. to knock someone unconscious
將某人擊昏
The boxer laid out his opponent with a powerful right hook.
拳擊手以一記強力的右勾拳將對手擊倒在地。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Layout"?How to make natural sentences with "Layout"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| layout + noun (e.g., room, page) | 規劃、佈置（某物） | The designer will layout the new office space. (設計師將規劃新的辦公空間。) |
| layout + noun + for + noun | 為（某人/某目的）規劃（某物） | She laid out the proposal for the client. (她為客戶規劃了提案。) |
| layout + that + clause | 規劃、安排（某事） | The manual lays out that all users must complete the training. (手冊規定所有使用者都必須完成培訓。) |
| layout + how/what/when/where + clause | 規劃、說明（如何/何時/何地等） | The contract lays out how payments will be made. (合約說明了付款方式。) |
| be laid out | 被規劃、被佈置 | The garden is beautifully laid out. (這座花園佈置得很漂亮。) |
用法說明
How is "Layout" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Layout"?
layout 與 lay out 的區別
- layout 主要作為名詞使用，意思是「佈局、設計、安排」，指的是事物被安排或設計的方式或結果。
- lay out 是一個動詞片語，意思是「鋪開、展開、規劃、設計」，指的是安排或設計的動作過程。
- 在正式或書面語中，區分兩者非常重要，使用錯誤的詞性會顯得不自然。
- 口語中，有時會聽到將名詞 layout 當動詞用（如 "I need to layout the page"），但這被視為非正式或錯誤用法，應避免在正式場合使用。 EN: The magazine's layout is very modern and clean. 翻譯: 這本雜誌的版面設計非常現代且簡潔。
EN:We need to lay out the documents on the table for the meeting.
翻譯:我們需要把文件在會議桌上攤開。
總結建議
記住 layout 是名詞（結果），lay out 是動詞（動作），就能正確使用這兩個形式。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Layout" and similar words?How to choose "Layout" vs alternatives?
layout vs arrange
"layout" 強調整體的規劃與設計，尤其是空間或視覺元素的配置；"arrange" 則更通用，指將事物整理、排序或組織起來，不一定涉及視覺設計。
layout vs design
"layout" 專注於元素（如文字、圖片）在空間中的具體位置與排列；"design" 涵蓋更廣泛的創造過程，包括美學、功能與概念規劃。
layout vs organize
"layout" 通常指視覺或空間上的規劃與擺設，常用於設計、出版或建築；"organize" 泛指使事物有系統、有條理，適用於資訊、活動或物品管理。
口語用法
How is "Layout" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Layout"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述他人的安排或計劃時，常會用到 "layout"。 EN: So he laid out his plan for the weekend, and honestly, it sounds exhausting. 翻譯: 所以他講了他週末的計劃，說實話，聽起來很累人。
EN:She laid out exactly what she wanted from the project during the meeting.
翻譯:她在會議上清楚地說明了她對這個專案的期望。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，"lay out" 常與 "just"、"really" 等詞連用，以強調陳述的清晰或直接程度。 EN: Let me just lay it out for you: we need to finish this by Friday. 翻譯: 讓我跟你直說吧：我們必須在星期五前完成這個。
EN:He really laid out all the reasons why the idea wouldn't work.
翻譯:他真的把所有這個點子行不通的理由都攤開來說了。
停頓填充
在思考如何組織想法或尋找合適詞語時，說話者可能會用 "lay out" 作為短暫的停頓填充，表示接下來要開始解釋。 EN: So, if I were to lay out the steps... first, we need to gather the data. 翻譯: 所以，如果我要說明一下步驟... 首先，我們需要收集數據。
EN:The issue is—how do I lay this out—it's more about the timing than the cost.
翻譯:問題是—我該怎麼說呢—這更多是時機問題，而不是成本問題。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "lay out" 用於上述口語停頓或隨意引述的語境。建議使用更精確的動詞，如 "explain"、"describe"、"present" 或 "delineate" 來表達陳述或規劃之意。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Layout"?What fixed phrases with "Layout" should I remember?
lay out
lay out [something]
安排、規劃或陳列某物
lay out the plans
lay out the plans (for)
詳細說明計畫（針對...）
lay out money
lay out money (on/for)
花錢（在.../為了...）
clearly lay out
clearly lay out [something]
清晰地闡明或陳列某物
lay out the options
lay out the options
列出所有選擇
lay out a spread
lay out a spread
擺出一桌豐盛的食物
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Layout"?Which "Layout" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need to layout the new office.
✓I need to lay out the new office.
作為動詞時，應使用片語動詞 "lay out"（兩個字），而非名詞形式的 "layout"（一個字）。"layout" 是名詞，指安排或設計的結果。
×She layout the documents on the table yesterday.
✓She laid out the documents on the table yesterday.
動詞 "lay out" 的過去式是 "laid out"，不是 "layout"。"Layout" 不是動詞變化形式。
×The architect spent hours laying out.
✓The architect spent hours laying out the floor plan.
及物動詞 "lay out" 通常需要一個直接受詞（要安排或設計的東西）。句子若缺少受詞會顯得不完整。
×The garden was layout by a professional.
✓The garden was laid out by a professional.
在被動語態中，應使用 "laid out" 作為過去分詞，而非名詞 "layout"。
×Layout the bookshelf is my next task.
✓Laying out the bookshelf is my next task.
當動詞片語 "lay out" 作為主詞或受詞時，應使用動名詞形式 "laying out"，而非名詞 "layout"。
×We need to layout the proposal.
✓We need to lay out the proposal.
即使意思是指「規劃、安排」，動詞也必須寫成兩個字 "lay out"。將動詞誤寫成一個字 "layout" 是常見的拼寫錯誤。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Layout"?What are tense/participle forms of "Layout"?
layouts(3rd_singular)laying out(present_participle)laid out(past)laid out(past_participle)