stake

US /steɪk/
UK /steɪk/
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1.

木桩, 桩

a strong wooden or metal post with a pointed end, driven into the ground to support a tree, form part of a fence, act as a boundary mark, etc.

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He drove a stake into the ground to mark the property line.
他把一根木桩打入地下，以标记地界。
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The young tree was supported by a wooden stake.
这棵小树由一根木桩支撑着。
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赌注, 风险

a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture

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He put his entire savings at stake in the business venture.
他把全部积蓄都押在了这项商业冒险上。
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The poker player raised the stake.
扑克玩家提高了赌注。
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股份, 权益

a share or interest in a business, property, or venture

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She holds a significant stake in the company.
她在公司拥有重要的股份。
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They bought a controlling stake in the rival firm.
他们收购了竞争对手公司的控股权。
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用木桩标记, 宣示主权

to mark or secure with a stake or stakes

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They will stake out the boundaries of the new park.
他们将用木桩标出新公园的边界。
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The explorers staked their claim on the newly discovered land.
探险家们在新发现的土地上宣示了他们的主权。
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下赌注, 冒风险

to risk (a sum of money or something else of value) on the outcome of a game or venture

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He decided to stake all his winnings on the next race.
他决定把所有赢来的钱都押在下一场比赛上。
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They were willing to stake their reputations on the success of the project.
他们愿意为项目的成功押上自己的声誉。
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