lie about/around
1.lie unused or unwanted 搁置不用
That old book was lying about for years before I finally threw it away.那本旧书搁放了好几年不用,最后我把它扔掉了。
2.be thrown about 到处乱放;乱撒
Don't leave your clothes lying about the room.不要把衣服乱扔在房间里。
3.lie idly doing nothing 闲躺着不干事
Don't lie about all day.别整天躺着啥事也不干。