plural stakes
plural stakes
Learner's definition of STAKE
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[count] : a pointed stick or post that is pushed into the ground especially to mark a place or to support something桩;标桩;围栏桩
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the stake : a post that a person was tied to and burned on in the past as a form of punishment(旧时的)火刑柱 3
stakes [plural] : something (such as money) that you could win or lose in a game, contest, etc.赌注;赌金 4 [count]
a : an interest or share in a business股份 b : an interest or degree of involvement in something利害关系
at stake
: in a position to be lost or gained成败的关头;得失的关键时刻 -
Millions of dollars are at stake in the battle over his inheritance.对于他遗产的争夺战关系到几百万美元的得失。
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Thousands of jobs are at stake.数以千计的工作岗位难保。
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Many lives are at stake.许多人的生命处于生死关头。
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My reputation is at stake if this project fails. [=my reputation will be lost/damaged if this project fails]如果这个项目失败,我的声誉会大受影响。
go to the stake for/over
British
: to defend (something or someone) even though your actions or statements may cause you trouble or harm为捍卫(某事物或某人)而不惜赴汤蹈火
pull up stakes
US, informal
: to leave your job or home辞职;卷铺盖走人;离家 2 stake /ˈsteɪk/ verb
stakes; staked; staking
stakes; staked; staking
Learner's definition of STAKE
[+ object]
1
: to risk the loss of (something, such as money)拿…冒险;以…打赌 —
usually + on -
She staked [=bet, wagered] all her money on the race.
她把所有的钱都押在那场比赛上了。 -
He staked [=risked] his reputation on the success of the new plan.他以自己的名誉打赌那项新计划会成功。
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The corporation staked billions of dollars on the deal.这家公司在这桩交易上押了数十亿美元。
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She staked everything on one last attempt.她竭尽一切赌最后一把。
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That's the man who robbed the bank. I would stake my life on it. [=I am absolutely sure]抢劫银行的就是那个男人,我敢拿性命担保。
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: to support (something, such as a plant) with stakes用桩支撑(植物等)
stake out
[phrasal verb] 1 stake (something) out or stake out (something)
: to mark the limits of (an area) with stakes用木桩标出…地界 2
: to watch (a place) secretly especially because you are looking for illegal activity监视 — see also stakeout 3
: to state (your opinion) in a very clear and definite way明确表示(观点)
stake (out) a/your claim
: to say or show that you believe you should have something or that you deserve something公开宣称(对某物的)所有权;公开宣布拥有 -
They staked their claim to the land.他们公开宣布对这块土地拥有所有权。
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With her strong showing in the early rounds of the tournament, she has staked her claim to be considered one of the favorites.她在锦标赛前几轮中的优异表现无异于向人们宣称她是最有希望获胜的选手之一。