The style of house the contractor builds depends partly on the lay of the land.

承包商所建房屋的式样,有几分要看地势而定.

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Before I come to work I want to know the lay of the land.

在买股票之前,他想检查一下有关股票的一些重要情况.

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Before he buys the stock he wants to check the lay of the land.

根据我家乡,土地的特点,我们种植了许多松树.

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I want to get the lay of the land before I take any action.

在采取行动之前,我要先摸摸情况.

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