lay back

仰向けになる、もたれかかる

背中を何かにもたせたり、仰向けに寝たりして、楽な姿勢になる。

やさしい英語で： To move into a resting position with your back supported or flat against a surface.

• Lay back on the cushions.
• He likes to lay back on the grass and watch the clouds.
• You can lay back while I adjust the pillow.

使い方： lay back on something (She likes to lay back on the sofa after lunch.)

類義語： lie back, recline

反対語： sit up

よく使う表現： lay back comfortably, lay back on something

くつろぐ、のんびりする

ほとんど何もせず、しばらくゆっくり休む。

やさしい英語で： To spend some time resting and doing very little.

• Just lay back and enjoy your holiday.
• We plan to lay back all weekend.
• After a busy week, I like to lay back and do nothing.

類義語： relax, take it easy, chill out

よく使う表現： lay back awhile, lay back and relax

後方の味方に短くパスする

サッカーで、攻撃できる後方の味方に短いパスを出す。

やさしい英語で： In football, to pass the ball a short distance backwards to a teammate who can attack.

• Lay back the ball to Sam.
• The striker laid it back for a teammate to shoot.
• Can you lay it back instead of trying to turn?

使い方： lay something back to someone (She laid the ball back to the midfielder.)

類義語： pass back

よく使う表現： lay back the ball, lay something back