新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

lieu

英  [ljuː]
    
美  [luː]
    PHRASE. 习语
  • in lieu of

    1替代

    If you do, get, or give one thing in lieu of another, you do, get, or give it instead of the other thing, because the two things are considered to have the same value or importance.

    双语例句

    例:

    He left what little furniture he owned to his landlord in lieu of rent.

    他把他仅有的几件家具给了房东以抵房租。

  • in lieu

    1替代

    If you do, get, or give something in lieu, you do, get, or give it instead of something else, because the two things are considered to have the same value or importance.

    双语例句

    例:

    an increased salary or time off in lieu.

    或者涨工资或者休假。

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