Dreye權威釋義|waylay

vt.

（為搶劫等）伏擊
The gang of robbers waylaid and robbed travelers.
這幫強盜攔路埋伏搶劫旅客。
（為採訪等）攔截
She lingered outside the theater to waylay him after the show.
她在戲院外面徘徊想在演出之後攔住他說話。

n.

waylayer

同義:

vt.伏擊；攔截

以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》

v.

(past and past part. waylaid)

intercept in order to attack.

▸intercept and detain with questions, conversation, etc.

以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》