称得上的英文：
lay claim to

参考例句：

A veritable mountain of garbage
真可称得上堆积如山的垃圾

A fur coat that is a real luxury
一件称得上是真正奢侈品的皮衣

It can be called a rave.
它简直能够称得上是狂欢。

His face was so striking that it borders on the beautiful
他的面貌很引人注意，称得上清秀。

There are few people who may be described as geniuses.
很少有能称得上天才的人。

Adam is an expert in douchebaggery.
亚当在招人烦领域称得上是专家。

Only the Native american can lay claim to equality in suffering with the afro-american in this nation.
"在这个国家,只有印第安人称得上和黑人一样受苦受难。"

Since he can play many musical instruments, he may well be called a man of accomplishments.
他能演奏许多乐器，当然称得上是个多才多艺的人。

If this is a novel without a hero, at least let us lay claim to a heroine.
如果这小说里的男人没有一个出类拔萃，女人里头至少有一个称得上是了不起的人物。

Every tale which claims a place in good fiction has this identifying savour and quality.
所有能称得上好故事的作品都有人们都认同的风味和特质。

lay是什么意思：
v. 放，搁；铺设，砌（砖）；产卵；打赌；提出；把...归于；lie的过去式
n. 位置

Lay the floor with a carpet. [Lay a carpet on the floor.]
把地毯铺在地板上。

lay under tribute
使处于从属地位

The invalid lay propped on the pillows.
那病弱者倚靠在枕头上。

Lay stress on / upon
着重,重视

Lay something to heart
铭记在心

claim是什么意思：
v. （提出）要求；声称；断言；需要；索取；认领
n. 要求；索赔；值得；声称；断言

advance (=put forward) a claim
提出要求

His claim to ownership is invalid.
他的所有权是无效的。

They will enter a claim for this accident.
他们将对这次事故提出索赔。

They claimed that the new law was not constitutional.
他们声称这项新法律不符合宪法。

They always claim they are a land of equality.
他们总是生成自己是自由的国度。