单选题 32. Unfortunately, it has become apparent that we must ______ somewhere between thirty and forty-five workers.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】 选项A错误，lay down意思是“制定(规则)”。选项B错误，lay away意思是“把……留待后用”。选项C正确，lay off意思是“解雇，使……下岗”。选项D错误，allay意思是“使平静，使缓和”。