stake
US /steɪk/
UK /steɪk/
名词
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.
示例:
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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。
2.
动词
1.
2.
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
示例:
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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。