lay of the land

例句：

1. 1. The surveyor laid out the new road in careful detail.
   测量员仔细地绘制了新道路。
2. 2.The map shows the lay of the land clearly.
   地图清楚地显示了地形。
3. 3. The geologist studied the rocks and their lay of the land.
   地质学家研究了岩石及其地形。