"to ambush," 1510s, from way (n.) + lay (v.), on model of Middle Low German, Middle Dutch wegelagen "besetting of ways, lying in wait with evil or hostile intent along public ways." Related: Waylaid; waylaying.
例文
1. Greenpeace managed to assemble enough boats to waylay the ship at sea.
グリーンピースは、十分な数のボートを集めて海上で船を阻止しようとしている。
2.She lingered outside the theater to waylay him after the show.