lay in ashes

• vi. 烧成灰烬(使 ... 全部消灭)

lay in ashes的用法和样例：

例句

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

1. That building was laid in ashes last night.
   那栋楼昨晚被烧成灰烬。
2. The coals were ashed in a furnace.
   煤在炉子里被烧成灰烬。