how the land lies

1 We'd better find out how the land lies before taking any action.

我们最好把情况弄清楚再采取行动.

2 He was asked to find out how the land lies.

有人要他探知事情的真相.

3 We have to see how the land lies before taking any action.

在采取行动前我们得先弄清情况.

4 I'll let you see how the land lies.

我会让你知道事情真相的.

5 See the committee and find out how the land lies before putting forward your proposal.

在提建议前拜访一下委员会,观察一样形势.

6 The style of house the contractor builds depends partly on how the land lies.

承包人所建房屋的样式部分取决于地形情况.

1 情况如何

how

2 了解情况

informed know way around